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Indian passenger arrested at BIA for sexual harassment on flight

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- An Indian national has been arrested by airport police at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly sexually harassing a female passenger during a fli... Read More


'Govt remains committed to ensuring peace and stability across country' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the people of Sri Lanka should no longer be burdened by conflict and the government remains committed to ensuring peace and... Read More


MP Dilith Jayaweera challenges govt to disclose defence agreement with India

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Leader of the 'Sarvajana Balaya' alliance and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera challenged the government to table the recently signed defense agreement with India in Parlia... Read More


Hotlines to access information on public transport services during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Special passenger transport services are being operated today (April 12) as well to facilitate those returning to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities.... Read More


Navy intercepts vessel with suspected narcotics haul off Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Sri Lanka Navy has seized a stock of suspected narcotics in a craft during a special naval operation on the deep seas off the coast of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Navy Spokesman said ... Read More


43 individuals apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 43 individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities during multiple operations conducted from March 25 to April 07, 2025, with the assistan... Read More


Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka as rates hit record levels globally

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The price of a pound of 22-carat gold in Sri Lanka has risen to Rs. 235,500 today, according to traders, after the prices surged past the significant USD 3,200 per ounce mark fo... Read More


Court lifts stay order issued on elections for several LG bodies including CMC

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered to lift the injunction order issued previously preventing the conduct of the Local Government Election for 18 local government bodies including t... Read More


April 'Aswesuma' welfare allowance disbursed

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the welfare allowance for the month of April, under the 'Aswesuma' program, will be available to beneficiaries starting today (Apr ... Read More


Speaker endorses certificate on VAT (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Speaker of Parliament (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. The Second Reading debate related to th... Read More