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Legal proceedings initiated to recover outstanding taxes from liquor manufacturers, SC told

Srilanka, July 20 -- The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that steps have been taken to institute legal proceedings in the District Court to recover unpaid taxes from liquor manufactu... Read More


Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 76,000 so far this year

Srilanka, July 20 -- The total number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 76,044, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said 2,652 cases were reported y... Read More


Sri Lanka's first 24-hour news channel, 'Ada Derana', celebrates 12 years

Srilanka, July 20 -- Ada Derana News Channel, Sri Lanka's pioneering 24-hour news channel and a trusted local brand recognized for its international-standard journalism, proudly marks its 12th anniver... Read More


All public transport vehicles, including buses, to undergo inspections

Srilanka, July 20 -- The National Council for Road Safety has announced plans to conduct vehicle inspections for all vehicles, including buses operating in the public transport sector. Its chairma... Read More


Final rites of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne to be held with full police honours today

Srilanka, July 20 -- The final rites of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne will be held with full police honours this afternoon (20) at the Borella General Cemetery. Wickr... Read More


Two suspects arrested over Korathota fatal shooting incident

Srilanka, July 20 -- Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the Korathota area, within the Nawagamuwa Police Division, police said. The shooting, which c... Read More


Two Indians arrested at BIA with Rs. 7.98 million worth of smuggled cigarettes

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Two Indian nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 7.98 million. The duo ... Read More


Former UNP Councillor remanded over alleged Rs. 160 million fraud

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A former Horana United National Party (UNP) Urban Councillor has been remanded after being arrested over an alleged financial fraud involving six textile businessmen in Pettah. ... Read More


One killed, six injured in Matara defender-lorry collision

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- An individual has been killed while six others sustained injuries in a road accident in Wellamadama, Matara this afternoon (19). The accident occurred when a cement-laden lor... Read More


Turkish woman falls from train in Ambewela during selfie attempt

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A Turkish national has been seriously injured after falling from a moving train while attempting to take a selfie in Ambewela. The incident occurred earlier today (19) when t... Read More