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NPP MPs submit letter proposing removal of Deshabandu Tennakoon

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- A group of Parliamentarians of the National People's Power (NPP) has handed over a letter proposing the removal of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennako... Read More


2024 Legends League match-fixing: Indian manager gets 4-year jail term, fined Rs. 85M

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Matale High Court has sentenced the Manager of the Kandy Samp Army franchise in the 2024 Legends League, Akash (Yogi) Patel, in absentia to four years of imprisonment for ma... Read More


Govt. asked to disclose ongoing development projects during election period

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Election Commission has informed the government to provide details of ongoing development projects during the election period. Accordingly, ministries and government depart... Read More


Recent shooting incidents do not threaten national security - Dy Defense Minister

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekara assured that the recent shooting incidents reported across the country do not pose a threat to national security. Speaking to the me... Read More


CPC to export lubricants to Bangladesh within two months

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna stated that that plans are in place to begin exporting lubricating oil within the next two months. He mentioned that... Read More


Toddler dies after accidentally consuming diesel in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A toddler has tragically passed away after mistakenly consuming diesel from a bottle at home, thinking it was a soft drink, according to Kayts Police in Jaffna. Police said tha... Read More


Be cautious with unknown investments, warns Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A lack of financial literacy is the primary reason many Sri Lankans fall victim to pyramid schemes, says the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weera... Read More


Sri Lanka-Australia discussions to strengthen political, economic, and maritime ties

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The 5th Round of Senior Officials Talks and the third Strategic Maritime Dialogue between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place from March 25 to March 26, 2025, at the Departm... Read More


Govt to provide fertilizer subsidy for coconut farmers this month

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Samantha Vidyarathna, says that the fertilizer subsidy will be provided to coconut plantation owners starting from the end o... Read More


57 arrested in raid on 'Instagram party' in Pamunugama

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Fifty-seven suspects have been arrested during a raid carried out at a hotel in the Uswetakeiyawa area of Pamunugama, following a tip-off that an 'Instagram party' was being hel... Read More