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Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned by FCID over Siriliya Saviya account, police reveal

Srilanka, Sept. 16 -- Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been directed to appear before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on September 24 t... Read More


Sri Lanka, Thailand agree to further strengthen bilateral ties

Srilanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to further strengthen longstanding bilateral relations, following a productive meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment ... Read More


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