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Gnanasara Thero defamation case to be called again on Sep. 30

Srilanka, Sept. 16 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Th... Read More


Family rejects claims Shiranthi Rajapaksa ignored earlier FCID summons

Srilanka, Sept. 16 -- A member of the Rajapaksa family has denied reports that Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the country despite being summoned by the Finan... Read More


Authorities steps up coastal preparedness through Tsunami Ready Programme

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Authorities are strengthening the coastal disaster preparedness and resilience through the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme, with the inaugural meeting of the Natio... Read More


Pillayan, two others further remanded until September 29

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, and two alleged military intelligence informants have been further remanded until September 29 over their all... Read More


Dengue cases could rise again in coming months, authorities warn

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- The country could face a renewed increase in dengue cases in the coming months as expected rainfall creates favourable conditions for mosquito breeding, the Acting Director of th... Read More


Three arrested over plot to kill informant behind seizure of ICE worth Rs. 5 billion

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Police have arrested three suspects over an alleged plot to abduct and kill an informant who provided information leading to the seizure of 325 kilograms of crystal methamphetami... Read More


Additional Solicitor General makes explosive claims in Suresh Sallay's case

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris today (15) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that investigations had uncovered information suggesting that Military Intelli... Read More


Wrong house targeted in Dehiwala grenade attack, police reveal

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Police have arrested two suspects over the fatal Dehiwala grenade attack, which investigators say may have been carried out after the attackers mistakenly targeted the wrong hous... Read More


Online police clearance certificate service temporarily suspended

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka Police have temporarily suspended the online submission of applications for Police Clearance Certificates due to essential maintenance work being carried out on the Pol... Read More


Sri Lankan Consulate in Jeddah issues safety advisory

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has issued a special safety advisory for Sri Lankan nationals residing in the western region of Saudi Arabia, amid emerging developme... Read More