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Probe on Rajapaksa's hidden wealth in Uganda, Dubai ongoing: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- The government is investigating into the allegations of hidden wealth in Uganda, Dubai and in some other places, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday. He ... Read More


Pilot's 'calm decision-making' praised as plane with 55 on board crash-lands into sea

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- A passenger plane in Somalia carrying 55 people on board crash-landed in shallow water on a seashore near the international airport on Tuesday. No one was injured in the incident... Read More


Standing for Sinhala Buddhism is not racism: Namal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said that defending Buddha Dhamma, Buddha Sasana, and the Maha Sangha is not an act of racism. Speak... Read More


Farmers' organization alleges plan to hand over economic centres to JVP-linked company

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- The Dambulla National Farmers' Organization yesterday alleged that the government is planning to transfer the management of the country's economic centres to a company comprising... Read More


Police issue urgent guidelines amid surge in lost and stolen mobile phones in 2024-2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- In response to a significant increase in complaints regarding lost and stolen mobile devices, the Sri Lanka Police has issued a comprehensive set of directives to the public. H... Read More


Sri Lanka to establish first monkey detention centre in Matale

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has identified a site near the Kaluganga Reservoir in the Matale District for the construction of Sri Lanka's first-ever monkey dete... Read More


We were cheated in the name of cultural tourism - Vedda Chief

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Vedda Chief Uruwarigelage Vannila Aththo has raised serious concerns over what he describes as the exploitation of his community and their age-old traditions for commercial gain,... Read More


After India, Sri Lanka seeks assistance from China for post-cyclone rebuilding

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- In addition to financial assistance already secured from India, the government is now in talks with China for grants to be used in post-Ditwah rebuilding works, an official said.... Read More


Twelve sentenced to death over killing of Amarakeerthi Athukorala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Twelve individuals were today sentenced to death over the murder of former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer dur... Read More


Sri Lanka climbs 14 places in global corruption rankings

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka has made significant strides in global perceptions of public sector integrity, moving up 14 places in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released yesterday (10... Read More