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Ex-NPP councilor's husband arrested with drugs not a principal, says union

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Professional Principals' Association has issued a statement today (14) clarifying details regarding the alleged school principal who was arrested with narcotics rec... Read More


Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa surrenders to court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa has appeared before the Colombo Magistrate's Court this morning (14) after a warrant was issue... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run accident in Warakapola

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run incident early this morning (14) near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo-Kandy main road in the Warakapola Police Division. Warakapola Police... Read More


Hotel employee arrested for stealing foreign currency from Dutch tourist

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A hotel employee has been taken into custody by the Colombo Fort Police following a complaint lodged by a Dutch female tourist regarding the theft of foreign currency from her wa... Read More


New Commissioner General of Elections assumes duties

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Rasika Peiris has assumed duties as the New Commissioner General of Elections, effective from today (14). Rasika Peiris was appointed to the Sri Lanka Administrative Service on ... Read More


IMF reviewing Sri Lanka's 2026 Budget as US$ 347M tranche expected 'in coming weeks'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently assessing Sri Lanka's recently announced 2026 budget-including its ambitious 7 percent growth target-to determine whether it al... Read More


World Diabetes Day to be marked with awareness programs tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Diabetes Federation has organized a social service program to be held tomorrow (15) in commemoration of World Diabetes Day, which falls today (14). A diabetes awar... Read More


Second reading vote on 2026 Budget in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Second Reading vote of the 2026 Budget is scheduled to be held today (14) at 6 p.m., the Parliament's Department of Communication announced. The Second Reading of the Approp... Read More


SriLankan Airlines unveils new self-check-in kiosks

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- SriLankan Airlines' Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground handling provider at Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has expanded its self-check-in service... Read More


Two including woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Two suspects including a woman have been arrested for aiding and abetting the recent shooting and murder of a person in the Kotahena area, by the Colombo District Crime Division,... Read More