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UK sanctions Shavendra Silva, Wasantha Karannagoda, Jagath Jayasuriya and Karuna Amman

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The UK government has imposed sanctions on four individuals which it claims are responsible for serious human rights abuses and violations during the Sri Lanka civil war. The i... Read More


Bahrain enforces mandatory vaccine for migrant workers, including Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Bahrain has announced that the Meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for foreign workers entering the country to prevent the spread of meningoco... Read More


Another suspect arrested over Nagalagam Street shooting

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on March 17 in the Nagalagam Street area, in the Grandpass Police Division. Accordin... Read More


A'pura Hospital sexual assault case: Suspect further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault on a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been ordered to be further remanded until March 28, 2025.... Read More


2025 LG Polls: Printing of ballot papers for 12 districts underway

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Government Printing Department has commenced printing ballot papers for 12 districts in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections. According to Government Pri... Read More


COPE uncovers fraudulent dealings at National Youth Council

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Sub-Committee of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has disclosed that Sri Lanka Youth Services (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Youth Services Council, had r... Read More


Over 22,000 companies failed to pay EPF contributions - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe disclosed that nearly 22,450 companies have failed to contribute to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF). He made this statement tod... Read More


Ex-CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya to be appointed Sri Lanka's envoy to UN

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Committee on High Posts has recommended the appointment of former Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, as Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New... Read More


COPA uncovers luxury vehicle import racket by DMT officials

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A scheme involving the importation of luxury vehicles under the guise tractors, orchestrated by officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) using forged documents, has ... Read More


Three new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to the President

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Three newly appointed foreign Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. The newly appoint... Read More