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Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (29) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on an ongoing investigation into a complaint filed... Read More


Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit. During the visit, the Russian delegation will hold d... Read More


Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held today (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modern... Read More


Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Sri Lanka and Indonesia have held discussions to grant visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries. The proposal was deliberated during a visi... Read More


Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- US President Donald Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, as the US looks to intensify eco... Read More


Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The price of wheat flour will be increased with effect from today (29), the Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited has announced. Accordingly, the company has decided to increase the price... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports. Following the decision... Read More


Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A suspected gunman linked to an organized criminal known as "Homagama Gagana" who is currently residing overseas has been arrested by police. The suspect was taken into custody... Read More


President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following "Ehipassiko" peace walk

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Following the state closing ceremony of the seven-day "Ehipassiko" Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people around the world and the ... Read More


Man electrocuted to death by illegal electric fence in Morawewa

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A man has reportedly died after being electrocuted by an illegally installed electrical wire fence used to protect a cultivated land from animals in the Yaya 6 area of Morawewa.... Read More