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Suspect arrested over online train tickets racket granted bail

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has granted bail to one of the four arrested suspects in connection with the alleged major racket involving 'e-Tickets' sold for up-country trains,... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo for Independence Day rehearsals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- In preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2025, the Colombo Traffic Division has outlined a special traffic plan to manage the flow of vehicles... Read More


Rajapaksa family's financial deals probed as multiple money laundering cases against Yoshitha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (27) granted bail to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was remanded under the Prevention of Money... Read More


SC concludes hearing of petitions challenging LG Elections Special Provisions Bill

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of petitions filed challenging the constitutionality of certain clauses of the Local Authorities Elections Special Provisions Bill tab... Read More


Woman arrested for brutally strangling dog to death in Mankulam

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A 48-year-old woman has been arrested for the brutal killing of a dog in Mankulam, where the animal was strangled to death using a rope. Police Media Spokesperson Senior Superin... Read More


Sri Lanka records highest ever export revenue in 2024

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The latest report from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) revealed that the country achieved a record-breaking total export revenue of US$ 16.17 billion in 2024. This ... Read More


SC adjourns consideration of Immigration Controller's bail application

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The consideration of the bail application filed on behalf of Immigration and Emigration Controller Harsha Illukpitiya has been adjourned until January 29 by the Supreme Court. T... Read More


No interference in legal process: President AKD promises fair investigations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the government will not exert any influence on law enforcement agencies, including the police, in the investigation, arrest, an... Read More


Sri Lanka assumes command of multinational maritime training task force

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Sri Lankan Navy assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change-of-command ceremony in Bahrain, Jan. 26. Egyptian Navy Commodore Haytham Khal... Read More


73-year-old killed in assault at Mediation Board hearing in Thihagoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A 73-year-old man has died following an assault that occurred during a mediation board hearing at Pethangahawatta Viharaya in Thihagoda yesterday (25), police reported. The inci... Read More