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Court orders further probe into alleged US$6.7 million fertilizer import loss

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that investigations are continuing into the alleged loss of... Read More


Special traffic plan announced for Fourth Randoli Perahera in Kandy

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced a special security and traffic plan for the fourth Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which will be held tomorrow (26). The... Read More


Suresh Sallay's PTA Detention Challenge: Court to announce order on October 7

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The Court of Appeal will announce on October 7 whether notices should be issued on the intervening petitions filed in connection with a petition submitted by former Director of th... Read More


Govt. plans to hold Provincial Council elections 'as soon as possible'

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The government intends to hold the Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated. Speaking during the weekly Cabin... Read More


Fuel QR system to continue amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The government will continue using the QR code system for fuel distribution as the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ended, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa ... Read More


'Panadura Nilanga' remanded until September 3

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Alleged drug trafficker Nilanga Sampath Silva, alias 'Panadura Nilanga,' has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court. The suspect, who had been... Read More


'Bus Lalith' detained for 72 hours as police probe multiple murders

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Organised crime figure and alleged drug trafficker Lalith Kannangara alias "Bus Lalith", who was deported to Sri Lanka from Dubai, has been placed under a 72-hour detention order ... Read More


'Kehelbaddara Padme' remanded until September 3

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Organised crime gang leaders Mandinu Padmasiri Perera alias "Kehelbaddara Padme" and Nilanga Sampath Silva alias "Panadura Nilanga", who were brought back to Sri Lanka from Indone... Read More


Prajashakthi Programme: 23,000 projects implemented using Rs. 23 billion

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Approximately 23,000 projects have been implemented under the government's "Prajashakthi" programme using Rs. 23 billion of the Rs. 25 billion allocated in the 2026 Budget, with a... Read More


No decision to raise minimum age for three-wheeler drivers to 40: Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- The government has not yet considered a proposal to increase the minimum age for driving three-wheelers to 40, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25). ... Read More