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Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, ex-minister Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (C... Read More


Around 120 foreign nationals arrested over illegal financial operations in Rajagiriya

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Around 120 foreign nationals have been arrested by police at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya. The arrests were made on suspicion of involvement in illegal financial... Read More


Over 590 arrested in island-wide crime and anti- drug operations

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Acting on the instructions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), a large number of individuals have been taken into custody during ongoing island-wide operations targeting crim... Read More


Vesak Full Moon Poya Day confirmed for May 30 amid public debate

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Department of Buddhist Affairs has issued a clarification regarding the observance of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day this year on May 30. The statement comes amid ongoing public dis... Read More


Cargo ship attacked off Iran approaching Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A bulk carrier has been attacked by multiple small vessels off the coast of Iran. The UKMTO said the incident took place 11 nm west of the Iranian port of Sirik, at 11:30 hrs UTC,... Read More


Lanka IOC increases Petrol 92 and Auto Diesel prices

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Lanka IOC (LIOC) has increased the prices of Petrol Octane 92 and Auto Diesel, aligning its rates with those of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco). However, LIOC confirme... Read More


Lance Corporal arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A Lance Corporal serving at the Pandulagama Army Camp in Anuradhapura has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges of soliciti... Read More


All necessary measures taken to systematically curb drug trafficking - Defence Secretary

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Defence Secretary, retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, stated that all necessary steps have been taken to systematically control drug trafficking in the country. He note... Read More


Indian Prime Minister hails Mission Drishti as major space milestone

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Mission Drishti by GalaxEye, calling it a major achievement in India's growing space journey. In a social media post, Prime M... Read More


Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- President of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka today (03), on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ... Read More