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Govt to reduce tariffs paid for rooftop solar power

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The government has decided to revise the tariff paid per unit of electricity generated by rooftop solar panels, with the proposed rates set to vary based on the scale of energy ... Read More


TRCSL denies suspension of 'Starlink' satellite broadband service

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has dismissed media reports claiming it has decided to suspend the 'Starlink' satellite broadband service, whic... Read More


Another suspect arrested over Devundara double murder

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the fatal shooting incident that took place in Devundara in the Gandara Police Division on March 21, that killed two pers... Read More


10 Bangladeshis arrested in Katunayake for visa overstay, illegal migration attempt

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- A group of 10 Bangladeshi nationals, who had entered Sri Lanka illegally with the intention of fleeing to Europe, have been arrested by the Investigation Division of the Immigra... Read More


Former State Minster Viyalendran arrested

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). It is also reported that the arre... Read More


SJB will support proposal against Deshabandu - Sajith

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stated that his party will support any proposals brought against the suspended Inspector Ge... Read More


Minister Bimal elected chair of Sri Lanka-China Parliamentary Friendship Association

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament, Bimal Rathnayake, was elected as the Chair of the Sri Lanka-China Parliamentary... Read More


Suspected gunman in Nagalagam Street shooting arrested

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Police have arrested the suspected gunman in connection with shooting incident that occurred at Nagalagam Street in the Grandpass Police Division on March 17. Two individuals w... Read More


Man sentenced to 15 years RI over sexually abusing 9-year-old girl

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced a 59-year-old individual to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a nine-year-old underage girl. High Court Judge Navaratn... Read More


Mihintale Chief Incumbent on state officials who are hindering govt's work

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Dr. Walawahengunawewa Dhammarathana Thero, claims that a situation has arisen where the President's advice and directive... Read More