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Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila acquitted in fraud case

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo High Court today (24) acquitted former Minister Udaya Gammanpila and businessman Sydney Jayasinghe of charges related to the alleged criminal misappropriation of Rs.... Read More


'Not an old plane, no mechanical error': Minister reveals cause of SLAF aircraft crash

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) training aircraft crash that occurred in the Minuwangate area of Wariyapola, was caused by an error made during pilot training, Minister of Transp... Read More


Police submit report on election law violations across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Sri Lanka Police have submitted a detailed report on complaints received by police stations across the island yesterday (23), related to violations of election laws and acts of ... Read More


Ex-president Ranil blames current govt for failing to secure Adani investments

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised concerns over Sri Lanka's failure to move forward with large-scale foreign investments, warning that the stalled USD 700 million... Read More


Two suspects arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Two individuals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for smuggling foreign cigarettes. The arrested passenger, who arrived in Sri Lanka ... Read More


22 killed in 27 shooting incidents thus far in 2025

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Police have reported a surge in gun violence across Sri Lanka, with 27 shooting incidents recorded since January 1, 2025. These incidents have resulted in the deaths of 22 peopl... Read More


MOE warns of fake notice on O/L science paper circulating on social media

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) states that a fake announcement misusing the names of the Ministry of Education and the Department of Examinations is presently circulating on so... Read More


NPP to present Bill on confiscation of illegally acquired state property

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The National People's Power (NPP) is set to present a bill in Parliament aimed at reclaiming state property that has been illegally or improperly acquired under previous governm... Read More


Sri Lanka can be among 4 frontier markets - CSE Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange Dilshan Weerasekara claims that Sri Lanka has the potential to showcase its investment opportunities to foreign investors and be among... Read More


Police receive 3 election-related complaints ahead of LG Polls

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Police Headquarters has confirmed that three election-related complaints were reported to police stations across the island on March 21, ahead of the upcoming local governme... Read More