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HDA officer arrested in Pitigala over Rs. 50,000 bribe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A Housing Development Authority (HDA) technical officer was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly accepting a bri... Read More


"I don't arrange people to visit me" - Maithripala

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Referring to the large crowd that gathered to see former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as he was leaving his Carlton House residence, former President Maithripala Sirisena said he... Read More


Sunil Watagala denies allegations of purchasing luxury residence

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala denied allegations circulating on social media that he had purchased a luxury residence at the Cinnamon Life complex. In a sta... Read More


Rasamanickam raises concern over Mylathamadu Farmers' protest

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has expressed concern over the continuing farmers' protest in Mylathamadu, Batticaloa, which entered ... Read More


Another suspected ICE production factory uncovered in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Another suspected crystal methamphetamine (ICE) production factory operating from an apartment complex in Hambantota, has been discovered by the Kalutara Crimes Investigations D... Read More


Plans afoot to set up 50 multimodal transport centres by 2029

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The government aims to establish at least 50 multimodal transport centres across the country by 2029, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced today. Speaking at the launc... Read More


Rs. 2,000 note gradually enters circulation: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Rs. 2,000 commemorative currency note, issued recently, will be gradually released into circulation through licensed commercial banks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) s... Read More


Scared to answer even an urgent call of nature under the present Govt: SJB member

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A person will be scared to answer even an urgent call of nature outdoors under the present regime as legal action could be taken against him for environmental pollution, Samagi ... Read More


Rauff Hakeem criticises Government over stance on Israel-Qatar attack

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader, MP Rauff Hakeem, has criticised the government over its recent statement regarding Israel's attack on Qatar, linked to the ongoing confl... Read More


Renovation of Pettah Central Bus stand begins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand has officially commenced under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Originally constructed in 1964, the station i... Read More