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TRCSL to implement new software to detect and block unapproved mobile phones

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) says that a new software will be implemented to detect and block the use of unapproved mobile phones that are no... Read More


2024 (2025) G.C.E O/L exam timetable released

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Examinations has published the timetable for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination 2024 (2025). Accordingly, the examination is scheduled to commence on March ... Read More


Former MP Mavai Senathirajah passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Former Parliamentarian and senior leader of the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK) Mavai Senathirajah has passes away at the age of 82. He had reportedly passed away today (29... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Jaffna District Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna who was arrested by police in Jaffna for allegedly obstructing the duties of police personnel in Anuradhapura has been granted... Read More


13 arrested Indian fishermen remanded; 2 in hospital

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Thirteen Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (28) for illegally entering Sri Lankan waters off Kankesanthurai, were remanded until February 10 by ... Read More


Police officer arrested for drunk driving after collision in Ratmalana

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A police officer has been arrested for causing an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol near the Belek Kade Junction in Ratmalana. The accident had occurred last... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 2 kg heroin in Mulleriyawa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) have arrested a suspect along with 2 kilograms and 218 grams of heroin during a raid carried out at a residence in the Udamulla area... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs issues clarification on controversial containers released

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Issuing a clarification regarding the controversy over containers released recently, Sri Lanka Customs says that there were no cargo designated to Expolanka Holdings among the 32... Read More


Inflation expected to turn positive from mid-2025: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that the latest projections have indicated deeper deflation than previously projected, mainly due to the more than anticipated downward ... Read More


CBSL maintains Overnight Policy Rate at current level

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) of the Central Bank at its current level of 8.00 per cen... Read More