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Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris arrives at Bribery Commission

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Former Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago, following a notice requesting him ... Read More


13-member committee appointed to oversee National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025-2029

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- According to the decision arrived at the Committee on Parliamentary Business, a 13-member committee has been nominated, chaired by the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, tasked wit... Read More


SC to hear petitions challenging Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill today

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- The petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the Government, are scheduled to be taken up for hearing... Read More


Final rites of Ven. Kappetiyagoda Sirivimala Thera to be held tomorrow with state patronage

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- The cremation ceremony of the late Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Sirivimala Thera is scheduled to be held tomorrow (21) afternoon at the Getambe Grounds, with state patronage. The... Read More


FM Vijith Herath concludes official visit to Azerbaijan.

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his two-day official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, where he led the Sri Lanka delegation to ... Read More


Advisory issued for severe lightning.

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Eastern, Northern, Uva and Southern province... Read More


Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris leaves Bribery Comm. after recording statement

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Former Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement for approximately two hours. He... Read More


Sri Lanka records 79 dengue deaths so far this year

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- A total of 79 dengue-related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year. According to data from the National Dengue Control Unit, the total number of dengue cases re... Read More


Litro Gas distribution expedited as new shipments expected to arrive

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Litro Gas Lanka has announced that gas distribution activities are being expedited across the island. The company stated that the FRANCOIS vessel, carrying 3,900 metric tons of g... Read More


Oil eases as markets assess potential waiver on Russian energy, Middle East supply risks

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Oil prices fell on Tuesday as markets weighed an executive order from US President Donald Trump that waived some sanctions and tariffs tied to Russian energy exports, while attack... Read More