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MP Chamara Sampath further remanded

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been ordered to be remanded further until April 08, 2025. This order was issued after he was produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court to... Read More


'SF Sarath' sentenced to death over 2014 killing, 'Dematagoda Chaminda' acquitted

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death underworld figure K.M. Sarath Bandara, also known as 'SF Sarath', who was found guilty of shooting and killing a man in the Borella ... Read More


Financial aid for children of families affected by human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Board of Control of the President's Fund, which met under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has decided to introduce a new financial assistance program ... Read More


No changes to three-wheeler fares despite fuel price reduction

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Western Province Three-Wheeler Drivers' and Owners' Association has stated that despite the reduction of fuel prices, there is no possibility of making any changes to the thr... Read More


Ex-Minister Tiran Alles appears before CID

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Former Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (31) to record a statement regarding the death of a p... Read More


Shammi Silva elected SLC Chairman for 4th time

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Shammi Silva has been elected uncontested as Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), for the fourth time. He was reelected during the board's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held tod... Read More


Two dead, 2 injured as three-wheeler overturns in Peradeniya

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Two individuals have died in an accident in the Edaduwawa area of Peradeniya when a three-wheeler, traveling from Edaduwawa towards the Colombo-Kandy main road, overturned on a ... Read More


Warm weather conditions expected to persist for next few days

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Department of Meteorology states that the prevailing warm weather conditions are expected to continue for the next few days. It further states that the heat index, or the t... Read More


Plans underway to expand domestic flights and boost tourism, says Minister Bimal

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake says that plans are underway to expand domestic flights to encourage domestic tourists. He added tha... Read More


Govt to present bill for recovery of illegally acquired assets on April 8

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that a bill aimed at recovering illegally acquired assets will be presented to the Parliament on April 8 by the government. Spe... Read More