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Former Ministry Secretary arrested over Rs. 7.9 million procurement fraud

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- A former Secretary to the Ministry of Cooperatives and Internal Trade has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) o... Read More


Fishermen urged to return ashore as "Murasu" intensifies over Bay of Bengal

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- Fishermen operating small fishing vessels along Sri Lanka's northern and eastern coast have been warned to stay ashore until further notice following the development of the cycloni... Read More


Cinnamon industry generates US$185 million in first eight months of 2026

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka's cinnamon industry has generated approximately US$185 million in revenue, equivalent to around Rs. 60 billion, during the first eight months of this year, according to t... Read More


SC rules Dompe Police Constable violated woman's FR, orders Rs. 100,000 compensation

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that a police constable attached to the Dompe Police Station violated a woman's fundamental rights by subjecting her to severe physical assault and psyc... Read More


Public urged not to rush to Inland Revenue offices over TIN requirement

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- Large crowds gathered at the Inland Revenue Department's head office and regional offices today (02), following the implementation of a new requirement making Taxpayer Identificati... Read More


Mother of 16-year-old boy injured in police shooting files complaint with Human Rights Commission

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- The mother of the 16-year-old boy who was injured in a police shooting in Kadawatha has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, seeking justice for her so... Read More


Appeals Court to consider petition challenging suspension of Chaminda Kularatne tomorrow

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- The Court of Appeal has directed that a writ petition challenging the suspension of Parliament's Deputy Secretary General and Chief of Staff, Attorney-at-Law Chaminda Kularatne, be... Read More


Four remanded over gruesome murder of missing 24-year-old in Wellampitiya

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- Four suspects arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a 24-year-old resident of Wellampitiya, whose body was reportedly burned and skeletal remains dumped in the Kelani R... Read More


Govt. aims to ensure equal educational opportunities for every child: Minister

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- The government aims to eliminate disparities in the education sector by ensuring quality education and equal educational opportunities for every child, Minister of Environment Dr. ... Read More


Govt. to reclaim uncultivated agricultural lands leased to individuals and institutions

Srilanka, Nov. 2 -- Minister of Land K.D. Lal kantha has instructed officials to take steps to reclaim government-owned agricultural lands that have been leased for cultivation but remain uncultivated... Read More