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Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court through attorneys

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- An attorney representing Sampath Manamperi informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that his client is prepared to surrender to the relevant Magistrate's Court in connection with... Read More


Renovation of Maradana Railway Station launched under Dream Destination program

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The renovation of the Maradana Railway Station, under the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" and "Dream Destination" initiatives, was officially launched this morning (15) under the... Read More


Officer attached to Galle Housing Development Authority office arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A Technical Officer attached to the Galle office of the National Housing Development Authority has been arrested on bribery charges. According to a complaint lodged by a reside... Read More


Youth arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A youth, who was arrested for allegedly defacing the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Mirror Wall (Kedapath Pavura) by the Sigiriya Police yesterday (14), has been remanded. ... Read More


UK and US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump visit

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during U.S. President Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit this week, as... Read More


SC to hear petition against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda in Jan.

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Supreme Court today (15) granted permission to hear an appeal petition filed by the parents of 11 youth who were allegedly abducted and disappeared in 2008 from Colombo and ... Read More


No revision in controlled prices despite rice shortage: CAA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), Hemanta Samarakoon says the CAA has received information regarding the shortage of rice in the market. The CAA Chairman ex... Read More


New Nepal interim ministers sworn in after protests

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Nepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers on Monday (Sep 15), as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protest... Read More


Another suspected 'Ice' production facility uncovered in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Another house believed to have been used by underworld figures 'Kehelbaddara Padme' and 'Kudu Nilanga' for manufacturing the drug 'Ice' has been uncovered in Mayurapura, Hambant... Read More


Rs. 2000 currency note will be gradually introduced into the banking system: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The newly issued Rs. 2000 commemorative currency note, released on 29 August 2025 to mark its 75th anniversary, will be gradually introduced into the banking system, the Central... Read More