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Around 200 applications received for SriLankan Airlines CEO's post: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Around 200 applications have been received for the post of Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku to... Read More


GMOA strike worsens, patients in the lurch

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to intensify the ongoing trade union action, leaving thousands of patients struggling to access healthcare. Althou... Read More


Woman hits cop with shoe after court orders child handed over to husband

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- A woman, apparently aggrieved by a court order to hand over the eight-year-old child in her custody to her husband, has hit a police officer with one of her shoes within the Point... Read More


Strong start to 2026: Customs January revenue exceeds estimates

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) has recorded a strong start to 2026, generating Rs. 232,558 million in revenue in January significantly surpassing the estimated target of Rs. 160,242 mill... Read More


Thundershowers with severe lightning expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts, the Department o... Read More


Suspect arrested over money laundering linked to drug proceeds

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- A 44-year-old resident of Hanwella has been arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division over suspected money laundering activities. The arrest followed a complaint made... Read More


Appeal Court dismisses Balangoda Kassapa Thera's writ petition

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Court of Appeal today decided to dismiss the writ applications filed by two Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who challenged the legality of the remand o... Read More


Government considering allowing vehicle imports under retired high-ranking government official permits

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The government is holding discussions on allowing vehicle imports for high-ranking government officials who have received vehicle permits on their retirement, Deputy Minister of E... Read More


Government aiming at three million tourist arrivals in 2026: PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today that the government is aiming at three million tourist arrivals in 2026. She told Parliament that Sri Lanka recorded the highest ever... Read More


Cabinet approves MoU with Finland to establish political consultation mechanism

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Finland to establish a formal political consultation mechanism, Cabinet spoke... Read More