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Sri Lankan Embassy confirms safety of staff following security incident in Amman

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Amman confirms that all Embassy staff and members of the Sri Lankan community in Jordan are completely safe following a security incident that occurred ... Read More


President says 72-hour detention period in Organized Crime Prevention Bill will be cut to 48, ready to remove 'tattoos' law

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Steps will be taken to reduce the 72-hour detention period proposed in the Prevention of Organized Crime Draft Bill to 48 hours, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. He made ... Read More


Court orders three-month freezing of bank accounts and vehicles belonging to Rakitha Rajapaksha

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the suspension of bank accounts and vehicles belonging to lawyer Rakitha Rajapaksha, son of former Minister Wijedasa Rakapaksha, which were recen... Read More


Two suspects further remanded over alleged Rs. 190 billion illegal money transfers

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Two individuals who were arrested and remanded over allegations that Rs. 190 billion was illegally transferred to foreign countries under the guise of importing goods into Sri Lank... Read More


Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman resigns

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Athula Kaluarachchi has resigned from his positions as Chairman of the Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha and as a member representing his electoral ward, where the National People's Power (N... Read More


Former Civil Defence officer arrested over death of tusker in Kahatagasdigiliya

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- Wildlife officers have arrested a former Civil Defence officer suspected of cutting off the tusk of an elephant found dead without its tusk in the Kumbukwewa area in Kahatagasdigil... Read More


Appeals Court directs AG to examine Shiran Basik's detention conditions

Srilanka, Nov. 5 -- The Court of Appeal today (05) directed the Attorney General to examine the possibility of allowing alleged drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who is currently in custody, access to mea... Read More


Special bus services launched for Deepavali travellers

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Special bus services have been launched jointly by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the National Transport Commission (NTC) to facilitate passengers travelling from Colombo... Read More


Two arrested over alleged pyramid financial scheme in Negombo

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Two individuals have been arrested in Negombo in connection with an alleged pyramid financial scheme, police stated. The duo was apprehended yesterday (03), following an investiga... Read More


Woman found dead at home in Saliyawewa; husband suspected in murder

Srilanka, Nov. 4 -- Police have launched an investigation after a 32-year-old woman was found dead inside a house in the Kumbukkalla area in Saliyawewa last evening (03), police stated. According to ... Read More