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Police officers allegedly tipped off 'Padme' on ASP Olugala's arrival in Indonesia

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- It has been revealed that notorious underworld figure 'Kehelbaddara Padme' was tipped off by certain police officers regarding the arrival of Assistant Superintendent of Police ... Read More


Bribery Commission to file indictments against Rajitha Senaratne

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The Bribery Commission informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that indictments will be filed before the High Court against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two o... Read More


Public Security Minister reveals plans for new anti-drug campaign

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that there is a direct link between organized crime and drugs and that the country's children have become victims of the latter ... Read More


President Dissanayake meets US Chamber's SVP Atul Keshap

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met and held discussions with Mr Atul Keshap, Senior Vice President (South Asia) of the US Chamber of Commerce, during his official visit to t... Read More


Provincial program launched to educate govt officials on digitalization & AI

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The first provincial program in a series designed to sensitize government executives on the government's digitalization initiatives and the use of AI technology at the provincia... Read More


Final rites commence for monks killed in Na Uyana Monastery cable car accident

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The final rites for the Buddhist monks who lost their lives in the tragic cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery in Melsiripura have commenced at the Pansiyagama Cemetery. A ... Read More


Inefficient appliances a major cause of energy loss, warns SLSEA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) has stated that a significant portion of energy loss in the country is caused by inefficient electrical appliances, particular... Read More


IRD reminds taxpayers to settle final income tax payments

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has notified all taxpayers to make their final income tax payments for the 2024/2025 assessment year on or before September 30. This require... Read More


Advisory issued for multi-day boats in Bay of Bengal deep sea areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory for multi-day boats operating in the deep sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. According to the Department, wind speeds ... Read More


Over 700 suspects arrested in special island-wide police operations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Sri Lanka Police reported that a total of 717 suspects were arrested yesterday (25), during ongoing crime and drug prevention operations conducted across the country. Autho... Read More