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Rajapaksa family's financial deals probed as multiple money laundering cases against Yoshitha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (27) granted bail to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was remanded under the Prevention of Money... Read More


SC concludes hearing of petitions challenging LG Elections Special Provisions Bill

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of petitions filed challenging the constitutionality of certain clauses of the Local Authorities Elections Special Provisions Bill tab... Read More


Woman arrested for brutally strangling dog to death in Mankulam

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A 48-year-old woman has been arrested for the brutal killing of a dog in Mankulam, where the animal was strangled to death using a rope. Police Media Spokesperson Senior Superin... Read More


Sri Lanka records highest ever export revenue in 2024

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The latest report from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) revealed that the country achieved a record-breaking total export revenue of US$ 16.17 billion in 2024. This ... Read More


SC adjourns consideration of Immigration Controller's bail application

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The consideration of the bail application filed on behalf of Immigration and Emigration Controller Harsha Illukpitiya has been adjourned until January 29 by the Supreme Court. T... Read More


No interference in legal process: President AKD promises fair investigations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the government will not exert any influence on law enforcement agencies, including the police, in the investigation, arrest, an... Read More


Sri Lanka assumes command of multinational maritime training task force

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Sri Lankan Navy assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change-of-command ceremony in Bahrain, Jan. 26. Egyptian Navy Commodore Haytham Khal... Read More


73-year-old killed in assault at Mediation Board hearing in Thihagoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A 73-year-old man has died following an assault that occurred during a mediation board hearing at Pethangahawatta Viharaya in Thihagoda yesterday (25), police reported. The inci... Read More


At least 29 injured in three-bus collision at Imaduwa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A collision involving three buses at Angulugaha Junction in Imaduwa, Galle, has left at least 29 passengers injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30... Read More


Customs seizes illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs. 31.5mln

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A large consignment of illegally imported cigarettes has been seized by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Task Force (RTF) during a special inspection at a warehouse in t... Read More