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Another suspect arrested in Devinuwara double homicide

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Another suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of two individuals near the southern gate of the Devinuwara Vishnu Devalaya, a crime that occur... Read More


IMF urges Sri Lanka to promote investment, diversify exports amid tariff uncertainty

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka must focus on diversifying its export markets and creating an investment-friendly environment to maintain stability and grow... Read More


Showers above 76mm expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts toda... Read More


IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on fourth review

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka's r... Read More


'Siri Dalada Vandanawa' to conclude on Sunday as planned

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The "Siri Dalada Vandanawa," the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, will conclude on Sunday (April 27) as previously scheduled and will not be extended, according to ... Read More


Acting IGP requested to appoint police team to assist investigation on Deshabandu

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Acting IGP has been informed to nominate a police investigation team to assist the investigation of the Committee of Inquiry appointed to inquire and report its findings on ... Read More


Mobile phones and tablets worth Rs. 30M seized at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A stock of 228 brand-new mobile phones and tablet computers, valued at approximately Rs. 30 million in total, was seized by customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Ai... Read More


Detention orders issued against main suspect in Dan Priyasad murder

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Colombo Magistrate Court has permitted the detention of the main suspect arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of social activist Dan Priyasad, for questionin... Read More


'Siri Dalada Wandanawa': Newly arriving devotees not allowed to join queues

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced that newly arriving devotees will not be permitted to join the queues for the 'Siri Dalada Wandanawa' special exposition under any circumstances.... Read More


Sri Lanka and US agree to expedite bilateral trade agreement

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Sri Lanka and the United States have agreed to continue discussions aimed at finalizing a bilateral trade agreement between the two countries in the shortest possible time perio... Read More