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Former NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam arrested

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Pradeep Kariyawasam, who is former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake's husband and also former Chairman of the National Savings Bank (NSB), has been arrested by officers of the B... Read More


Duo sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment over Wanathawilluwa explosives case

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Two individuals who pleaded guilty in connection with a case involving the stockpiling of explosives and other prohibited materials on a property in the Lacto Watta area of Wanatha... Read More


Assets worth Rs. 40 million linked to 'Backhoe Saman' frozen

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- An order has been issued by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division to freeze property and bank accounts allegedly belonging to organised crime and drug trafficking suspec... Read More


Sri Lanka and India strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and threat management

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- A high-level discussion was held today (05) at the GovTech premises between Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne and a visiting Indian government delegation on stre... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa files anticipatory bail application

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court, seeking an order preventing her arrest in connection wit... Read More


Ruhuna University Agriculture Faculty shifts classes online amid viral fever

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- The University of Ruhuna has decided to conduct academic activities online for students of the Faculty of Agriculture, with the exception of final-year students, due to the spread ... Read More


Train services between Rambukkana and Peradeniya to resume today

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Train services between Rambukkana and Peradeniya, which were temporarily suspended after earth and rocks fell onto the railway track, are expected to resume this evening (5), accor... Read More


India, Sri Lanka sign MoU to ensure supply of essential food items

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- India's National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Sri Lanka's Cooperative Federation (COOPFED) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the suppl... Read More


Hambantota International Port surpasses one million TEUs

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) has surpassed one million TEUs in cumulative container throughput since the commissioning of new quay cranes in 2025, marking a significant mile... Read More


Sri Lanka, ADB discuss development priorities for 2026-2029

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka's development plans for the 2026-2029 period and priorities for future projects supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) were discussed at a special meeting held at ... Read More