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First-Ever Mass Wedding in Sri Lanka’s History – 20 Couples United Under One Roof

ChiefEditorAug 25, 2025August 25, 20250

Under the initiative of Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Member of Parliament and Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), the inaugural mass wedding ceremony was

New Building Opened at Rishad Bathiudeen Maha Vidyalaya, Puttalam

ChiefEditorAug 25, 20250

A new building at Rishad Bathiudeen Maha Vidyalaya in Al Qasimi City, Puttalam, was ceremonially declared open today. The opening ceremony was held under the

Colombo Magistrate’s Court Acquits Accused in 2008 White Van Assault Case

ChiefEditorAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Colombo Magistrate’s Court No. 3, presided over by Hon. Pasan Amarasinghe, today delivered a verdict in Case No. 4690/03/2008, acquitting and discharging both accused, Mr.

MP Rishad Bathiudeen Urges Health Minister to Protect Rights of Muslim Women Employees in Trincomalee

ChiefEditorAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

(UTV NEWS- Colombo) Rishad Bathiudeen, Member of Parliament and Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), has formally appealed to the Minister of Health,

Gotabaya Rajapaksa Willing to Testify in Habeas Corpus Case on Missing Activists

ChiefEditorJul 30, 2025July 30, 20250

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, through his lawyer, informed the Supreme Court today that he is willing to provide evidence before a Magistrate’s Court over the

SJB member elected chairman of Weligama PS

ChiefEditorJul 24, 2025July 24, 20250

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Lasantha Wickramasekara was today elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha (PS), following a closely contested vote.

Heritage Derby Vehicle Sticker Launch Ceremony Held in Colombo

ChiefEditorJul 20, 20250

Colombo’s two prestigious schools, Hameed Al Husseinie College and Zahira College, are set to face off in their much-anticipated traditional football encounter, the Heritage Derby,

Temporary driving licenses for tourists to be issued at BIA

ChiefEditorJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that a new system for issuing temporary driving licenses to tourists arriving in Sri Lanka will be

Sri Lanka is set to pay Rs.300-500 million to India’s Adani Company

ChiefEditorJul 19, 20250

Sri Lanka is set to pay Rs.300-500 million to India’s Adani Company for initial costs sustained by it in terms of the two renewable energy

Parliamentary Committee Probes Chabad Houses in Sri Lanka Amid Security Concerns; Two Registered Under Companies Act

ChiefEditorJul 18, 20250

The Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has been informed that out of the 5 Chabad Houses established in Sri Lanka,