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Ex-Presidents' expenditure on foreign trips revealed; Mahinda tops list

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- During today's (27) parliamentary session, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya revealed the total expenditure on foreign trips made by former Presidents of Sri Lanka. The deta... Read More


Central Bank warns against unauthorized use of 'Finance' in business names

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning against the use of word 'Finance' in business names. Accordingly, the CBSL clarified that the use of the word 'Finance'... Read More


Possible water supply disruptions due to high demand; bowsers to reach affected areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Water Supply and Drainage Board has cautioned the public about possible low water pressure and supply disruptions, particularly in high-altitude areas, due to a surge in wate... Read More


2025 Budget: Entrepreneurs voice concern over proposed private sector salary

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Sri Lanka United National Businesses Alliance (SLUNBA) has expressed concerns over the government's proposal to increase private sector salaries, stating that such an increas... Read More


One injured in shooting in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- One person has been injured in a shooting incident at Paththanduwana Junction in Minuwangoda today (26), the police said. Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga confirmed... Read More


Suspect in Ambalangoda double murder remanded after surrendering to court

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- A suspect wanted in connection with a double murder committed in the Urawatta area of the Ambalangoda Police Division has surrendered to the Balapitiya Magistrate's Court through... Read More


Veteran actor Wasantha Wittachchi passes away

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Veteran actor and make-up artist Wasantha Wittachchi has passed away while receiving treatment in hospital, family sources confirmed. Published by HT Digital Content Services wi... Read More


Indian woman arrested with Kush cannabis worth Rs. 12 million at BIA

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The officers attached to the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested an Indian woman with 1.2 kg of Kush cannabi... Read More


Sri Lanka showcases tourism potential at Pakistan Travel Mart 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its status as a premier travel destination at Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2025, held recently in Karachi, Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID to record statement over Airbus deal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramina (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (26). He had been summoned to the CID ... Read More