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Mahindananda sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A three-judge bench of the High Court today sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. He was sentenced after finding him gui... Read More


Nalin Fernando sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando was sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment by a three-judge bench of the High Court today. He was sentenced after finding him gu... Read More


Duminda Dissanayake further remanded

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until June 5 in connection with a case involving the discovery of a firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock Town.... Read More


Pension Department restores IT system after cyberattack

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Department of Pensions has announced that its information systems have been fully restored following a cyberattack in April. Director General of the Department, Chaminda Wath... Read More


UNP heads to roll

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The United National Party (UNP) is to get a new look with new faces coming into some positions soon, Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today. "The campaign for the rece... Read More


Wind power projects essential despite minimal environmental impact: SLSEA Chief

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- While wind power projects are hailed as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, their construction does involve certain environmental impacts, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authorit... Read More


Keheliya Rambukwella's daughter appears before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Amali Rambukwella, the daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to provid... Read More


Man arrested for attempting to shoot fellow schoolmate in Negombo

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A 53-year-old man was arrested in Negombo for allegedly attempting to shoot a former schoolmate following an argument, police said. The incident occurred in the Thaladuwa area of... Read More


Strong winds, rain expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of fairly strong winds and showers across multiple provinces in Sri Lanka due to the strengthening of South-Wes... Read More


Seven arrested with high accuracy metal detector at Silavathura roadblock

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A seven-member group of persons travelling in a double cab was arrested by Silavathura Police, while in possession of a high accuracy metal detector, police said. The Silavathur... Read More