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Indictments served on Yoshitha and his grandmother

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court on Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forest. Subsequently, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Y... Read More


Election Commission bans relief food package distribution for festive season

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Election Commission has temporarily suspended the government's New Year food relief program, citing concerns over its implementation ahead of the upcoming local government el... Read More


Sri Lanka ready to engage with US in strengthening trade relations - Finance Ministry

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Government of Sri Lanka says it stands ready to engage with the US administration at the earliest opportunity to explore ways to manage the trade balance in a fair manner and... Read More


One person injured in shooting at Elpitiya

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- One person has reportedly been injured in a shooting incident in the Uragaha area of Elpitiya. The injured person has been admitted to the Elpitiya Hospital, police said. Publi... Read More


Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has arrived in the island this evening on a historical three-day state visit. Prime Minister Modi who arrived at the Katunayake Internation... Read More


Three women arrested in connection with house burglary in Moratuwa

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Police have arrested three women in connection with a burglary that took place in the Moratuwa Police Division, during which over Rs. 600,000 in cash was reportedly stolen. Acco... Read More


Indian Prime Minister Modi to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today (04) for a three-day state visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Mo... Read More


Local renewable energy developers face unfair terms compared to foreign investors - Energy Analysts

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Energy Analyst Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe says Sri Lanka's local energy developers are being offered unfavourable terms for renewable energy projects compared to foreign investors. ... Read More


National Police Commission cancels transfer of Bingiriya OIC

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The National Police Commission has cancelled the transfer of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Bingiriya Police Station by the Acting IGP, with immediate effect. The commission... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 100mm expected today

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island during the afternoon or night today (04). Showers may occur in Western,... Read More