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Hotel raid for Sewwandi leads to surprise bust

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Police carried out a raid on a hotel in Anuradhapura town on information that the absconding suspect Ishara Sewwandi wanted in connection with the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa wa... Read More


Ex-North-Central CM, secretary sentenced to 16 years RI for corruption

Colombo, April 2 -- Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendi today sentenced former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his private secretary Shanthi Chandrasena - the spouse of fo... Read More


Sri Lanka pledges $1 Mn in aid for Myanmar

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Sri Lanka has pledged $1 million in humanitarian aid to support Myanmar's earthquake relief and recovery efforts, Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said. During a meetin... Read More


Court further suspends election activities in nomination-disputed LG institutions

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant returning officers to further suspend election activities until tomorrow (03) in local government institutions where political par... Read More


Government mulls rice imports to ensure supply

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers. According to the President's M... Read More


Forbes World's Billionaires list 2025: The top 200

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Elon Musk has regained his position as the world's richest individual on Forbes' annual billionaires list, despite facing some financial challenges and criticism for his involvem... Read More


Labour Ministry to raise private sector minimum salary to Rs. 27,000

Colombo, April 2 -- The Labour Ministry has announced plans to amend the law to raise the monthly minimum salary for private sector employees to Rs. 27,000. Currently, the minimum wage stands at Rs. ... Read More


COPE to take Gem and Jewellery Authority before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) is to file a complaint against the Gem and Jewellery Authority for allowing illegal gem mining, it was reported yesterday. COPE which m... Read More


Two Japanese ships arrive in Colombo

Colombo, April 1 -- The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Bungo and Erajima arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today. The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in... Read More


Govt to launch insurance scheme for 'Kithul' and Palmyra workers

Colombo, April 1 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced plans to introduce a life insurance scheme for workers in the 'Kithul' (Caryota urens), coconut, and 'Thal' (palmyra) in... Read More