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Sri Lanka's first supermodel Akushla Sellayah passes away

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Sri Lanka's first supermodel, fashion icon Akushla Sellayah, has passed away. Fondly known as "Aku," she was a trailblazer who revolutionized the country's fashion industry, le... Read More


Eight suspects remanded over Grandpass double murder

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of eight suspects arrested in connection with the murder of two brothers in the Grandpass police division until March 27. ... Read More


Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Mahara Magistrate's Court has ordered former Minister Mervyn Silva to be remanded further until March 24. The former Minister was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Dep... Read More


Wele Suda's brother arrested for attacking policeman

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Police have arrested suspected drug trafficker Sunimal Kumara, alias "Thaju", for allegedly assaulting a police constable with a sharp weapon during a drug raid. The suspect wa... Read More


A'pura hospital sexual assault case suspect further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The suspect arrested in connection with the Anuradhapura hospital sexual assault case has been ordered to be remanded further until March 24, 2025. This order was issued after ... Read More


Health professionals' strike confirmed as discussions fail

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Academy of Health Professionals has decided to launch a 24-hour strike starting from 07.00 a.m. tomorrow (17), as previously planned. President of the association Ravi Kumu... Read More


Court issues notice against unemployed graduates' 'Satyagraha' campaign

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- A notice has been issued by the court against a 'Satyagraha' campaign and protest organized by the Unemployed Graduates' Association from today (17) until March 21. This notice... Read More


NPP MP reveals govt's foreign employment plans for South Korea, Japan, and Israel

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- National People's Power (NPP) MP Ajith Gihan has explained how the government intends to provide foreign employment opportunities in countries including South Korea, Japan, and ... Read More


Passenger arrested over attempt to sexually abuse two flight attendants

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A passenger who attempted to sexually abuse two female flight attendants on a flight from Singapore to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake has been arrested b... Read More


Foreign Minister urges public to verify private employment agencies via hotline

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has urged the public to contact the '1989' hotline for reliable information about priva... Read More