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CIABOC tells court India flagged alleged illicit funds in Krrish project

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was further remanded today (29) in two separate cases involving alleged bribery linked to the Krrish property t... Read More


Govt. yet to decide on future IMF programme, Cabinet Spokesman says

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The government has not yet made a final decision on whether to enter into a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayat... Read More


President reviews digitalisation of local authorities and divisional secretariats

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to accelerate the digitalisation of local authorities and Divisional Secretariats as part of the government's digital ... Read More


Anti-Corruption Bill to be passed with two-thirds majority, Minister says

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The government intends to pass the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Bill requiring a special majority with a two-thirds majority in Parliament, and does not intend to seek appro... Read More


Cabinet approves 12 automated passenger clearance gates for BIA

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement and installation of 12 automated passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), aimed at streaml... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several areas,

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several areas, warning of increased heat during the daytime tomorrow (30). The advisory issu... Read More


891 illegal firearms seized by police so far this year

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- A total of 891 illegal firearms have been taken into police custody from January 1 to September 17 this year, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking ... Read More


Ministry urges parents to exercise caution when sharing children's images online

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged parents and guardians to exercise caution when sharing photographs and videos of children on social media platforms. The Min... Read More


Govt. takes all possible steps to save Sri Lankan facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The government is taking all possible measures to secure the release and save the life of Sivarasa Anojan, a Sri Lankan national who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, ... Read More


Rs. 2.89 billion contract approved for Baseline Road extension

Srilanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a Rs. 2.89 billion contract, excluding VAT, for the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project. The project will cover the 0.86-... Read More