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49 including 17 police officers arrested over bribery incidents in first seven months of 2025 - CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- A total of 49 individuals have been arrested in connection with bribery-related incidents during the first seven months of this year, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of... Read More


SLPP writes to Asgiriya Chief Prelate regarding 'harassment' of war heroes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- A letter has been directed by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of Siam Nikaya, the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana T... Read More


SLFP turns 74 today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Today marks the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). The 74th anniversary celebrations of the SLFP will take place at the part headquarters in Colombo this af... Read More


Special commemorative ceremony and Traffic plan for 159th Police Day

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- A special commemorative ceremony will be held tomorrow (03) at the Police Field Force Headquarters in celebration of the 159th Police Day. In preparation for the event, the Colo... Read More


More than 1000 killed in landslide in western Sudan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- More than 1000 people have been killed in a landslide that destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area of western Sudan, leaving only one survivor. The landslide took place ... Read More


90-day detention orders obtained on 5 major underworld figures

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Police have obtained detention orders under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to detain and interrogate five high-profile underworld figures, including 'Kehelbaddara Padme', ... Read More


Sri Lanka's future depends on innovative and socially conscious youth - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that focus is being placed on enhancing the quality of the agricultural sector by utilizing digital and innovative tech... Read More


Gold rushes to record high above US$3,500 on US rate cut expectations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Gold sailed past US$3,500 per ounce to a record high on Tuesday (Sep 2), as a weaker dollar and mounting expectations of a United States Federal Reserve interest rate cut in Sept... Read More


North Korea's Kim arrives in Beijing in armoured train

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing, where he will be attending a military parade, reports say. The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will... Read More


First coconut seed production unit in North launched by President

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated today (02) in Pallai under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the Nor... Read More