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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CCIB

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today (09) to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. The... Read More


Amendments to be introduced to Organised Crime Prevention Bill - AG tells court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (09) that amendments are to be introduced to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which has been presented t... Read More


'Satyagraha' continues in Anuradhapura despite court order to vacate area

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Despite a court order directing them to vacate the sacred area encompassing the Ruwanweli Maha Seya and the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a group of demonstrators, including Buddhist monks... Read More


Two arrested amidst tensions during 'Satyagraha' attempt near Ruwanweli Maha Seya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Two individuals have been taken into custody following a tense situation that arose during an attempt to stage a Satyagraha campaign by several Buddhist monks near the Ruwanweli M... Read More


PAYE tax to be revised under 2027 Budget - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax will be revised through the 2027 Budget, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament next... Read More


Advisory: issued for severe lightning.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island. According to the advisory, thundershowers accompa... Read More


PM Harini Amarasuriya returns to Sri Lanka following CHOGM 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today (07), following her participation in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 held in Antig... Read More


Four missing while bathing in a stream in Deniyaya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- At least four persons are reportedly missing and feared drowned while bathing in a stream at Bevaraliya in Deniyaya, according to police. Police stated that four individuals from... Read More


Underworld figure 'Kaiwaru Muthu' remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Manoj Muthukumarana, alias "Kaiwaru Muthu," a suspected member of an organised criminal gang, has been remanded until November 19. The order was issued after the suspect was prod... Read More


Colombo's drainage system designed to handle 30mm of rainfall - Mayor

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has stated that the city's drainage system, which was developed over the years to accommodate rainfall of approximately 30mm, was overwhelmed ... Read More