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Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), officials said.... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers are likely at some... Read More


Government's incompetence and corruption being exposed: Namal

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament, Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that the current government's incompetence and corruption are ... Read More


Govt. to introduce cable car facilities to Sri Pada

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Attention has been drawn towards launching cable car projects at several tourist destinations, including Sri Pada (Adam's Peak), during a meeting of the Tourism Task Force held ... Read More


Treasury Secretary and officials to be summoned before COPF on Thursday

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Finance Ministry officials, including the Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, are to be summoned before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), chaired by MP D... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. Shammi Silva, who was first ... Read More


Jailor and two prison guards arrested over inmate death remanded

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Three prison officers who were arrested by the Borella Police in connection with the death of an inmate following a clash at the Colombo Magazine Prison have been remanded until... Read More


Vietnamese President To Lam to address Sri Lanka Parliament on May 8

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The President of Vietnam, To Lam is scheduled to address the Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8. This was revealed at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held ... Read More


Cabinet nod to grant Rs. 7.5 million to reconstruct places of worship destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide assistance for the rebuilding and rehab... Read More


Food security vital to ensure nation's sovereignty and national security: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Food security is a crucial factor affecting a country's stability, sovereignty and national security, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated adding in the face of the turb... Read More