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Ex-DMT Assistant Commissioner and two others granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A former Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic and two other officials who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption... Read More


CID questions MP Sujeewa Senasinghe for three hours

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe has appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (14) to provide a statement regarding an incident involving a... Read More


6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands Region

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A strong earthquake of 6.7 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed. The USGS r... Read More


NPP now following Ranil's path after reversing its stance on taxes - Dilith

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The present government-led by the National People's Power (NPP) has changed its stance on taxes and is now following the path taken by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, lead... Read More


Info on 26 Sri Lankans arrested in Malaysia for various offences received by Police

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Sri Lankan authorities have been officially informed about 26 Sri Lankans who have been arrested in Malaysia for various offences, according to Police Spokesperson Assistant Supe... Read More


181 Indian fishermen, 24 boats taken into custody for poaching in 2025

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A total of 181 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in 2025 for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. 24 Indian fishing vessels have also been detained so fa... Read More


Thailand mulls zero duty for more US goods to win tariff deal

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Thailand is weighing allowing zero-duty market access for more US goods to help persuade the Trump administration to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports. Thailand, whic... Read More


Another suspect linked to murder of 'Army Upul' arrested

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- An individual who allegedly assisted in the shooting and killing of 'Army Upul' in Batuwatta, Ragama has been arrested by the Kelaniya Division Crime Investigation Unit. Accordi... Read More


Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 mn seized in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A stock of 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis has been seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a search operation conducted off the Eluvaitivu Island in Jaffna. The gross street value... Read More


Parents' support key to make education reforms a success: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The support of not only teachers, but also the administrative sector and parents, is vital for the successful implementation of proposed education reforms, Prime Minister Dr. Har... Read More