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Ex-President Ranil given new date to appear before Bribery Comm.

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned once again by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in relation to a statement he h... Read More


'Quazi court' judge in Udunuwara arrested for soliciting bribe

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A judge of a 'Quazi court' in Udunuwara has been arrested this morning (Apr. 21) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for a... Read More


Pope's voice mattered for peace & the poor - Sajith

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Pope Francis' voice mattered for peace, for the poor and for our shared humanity, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has said. Pope Francis, the first Latin American lea... Read More


Sri Lankan President, other world leaders pay tribute after death of Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Pope Francis' unwavering commitment to peace, compassion and humanity has left an indelible mark on the world, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said. Issuing a message fo... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs in March

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to -1.9% in March 2025, compared to -3.9% in February 2025, according to th... Read More


'We are ready to listen to you': PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The government is ready to listen to the people and aspire to ensure a peaceful and united nation for future generations, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said. The Pr... Read More


President extends his condolences following the passing of Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his condolences following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis passed away this morning, at the age of 88. Po... Read More


Archdiocese of Colombo joins Universal Church in mourning the passing of Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Archdiocese of Colombo joins the Universal Church in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who returned to the house of the Father on Easter Monday, 2025-04-21,... Read More


Sri Lanka continues to draw large numbers of Indian tourists

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first half of April stood at 93,915, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. According to data relea... Read More


Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday (Apr 21) at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his death on Monday, stating that th... Read More