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Ex-Policewoman remanded over Rs 30 mln asset fraud

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A retired Woman Police Sergeant has been arrested by the Criminal & Financial Crime Investigation Department for allegedly acquiring assets valued at around Rs. 30 million using... Read More


Govt. keen on favorable outcome before 90-day pause on Trump tariffs ends

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Sri Lankan government is confident of arriving at a favorable outcome regarding the reciprocal tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, before the lapse of t... Read More


Liquor shops in several areas closed tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Retail liquor sales outlets functioning within divisional secretariat areas where May Day events are being organized will remain closed tomorrow (1 May), the Excise Department h... Read More


Task Force to combat Chikungunya and Dengue in Western Province

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A preliminary discussion on an action plan to eradicate the rapidly spreading dengue cases and Chikungunya virus infections, which are rapidly spreading across Sri Lanka, was he... Read More


Colombo's inflation climbs in April

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -2.0% in April 2025, compared to -2.6% in March 202... Read More


Court to hear petition by NOC Secretary General against suspension

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Court of Appeal today (30) scheduled the hearing of the petition filed by Maxwell de Silva, who served as the Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC),... Read More


'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder: Boossa Prison Jailor granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who was remanded in connection with the shooting and killing of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as "Ganemulla Sanjeewa... Read More


Dy Finance Minister hints Sri Lanka may opt to purchase more energy products from US

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Sri Lanka has made significant progress in discussions with United States trade authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with both engagements yielding positive ou... Read More


Central Bank generates over Rs. 274 bln profit in 2024

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported a profit of Rs. 274.79 billion for the year 2024, according to its latest financial disclosures. During the year, the CBSL gen... Read More


Cabinet nod to conduct Economic Census under two phases

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to conduct an Economic Census in two stages: in 2025 for agricultural activities and in 2026 for non-agricultural activities. The ... Read More