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EPF Services Temporarily Suspended

Srilanka, May 21 -- The Department of Labor has announced a temporary suspension of all services related to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) from today, May 21, until May 23. In a statement, the de... Read More


Defence Ministry Launches Internal Affairs Unit

Srilanka, May 21 -- The Ministry of Defense has initiated the establishment of internal affairs units within state institutions to support the 2025-2029 National Anti-Corruption Plan. These units are ... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella Appears Before Bribery Commission

Srilanka, May 21 -- Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, appeared before the Bribery Commission today (21) to provide a statement, following a court order issued by Colombo... Read More


President Directs Immediate Renovation of Colombo's Canals and Drainage System

Srilanka, May 21 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed the relevant officials to promptly address the urgent repairs needed for the canals and drainage system, in response to the rapid ris... Read More


Seven Hospitalized Following Railway Crossing Collision

Srilanka, May 21 -- A three-vehicle collision occurred at the Inigodawela railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road, resulting in injuries to seven individuals, police reported. The incident t... Read More


Date Set for Hearing in Krrish Case Against Namal

Srilanka, May 21 -- The Colombo High Court has scheduled a pre-trial conference for June 27 in the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is accused of criminal breach of trust involv... Read More


Woman Arrested for Smuggling Cigarettes at Katunayake

Srilanka, May 21 -- A 44-year-old Sri Lankan woman has been arrested by Customs officers at Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 6.125 millio... Read More


Excavation of Ancient Ritigala Banda Pokuna Begins

Srilanka, May 21 -- The excavation of the historic Banda Pond at the Ritigala Archaeological Reserve officially began on May 20, under the patronage of Minister of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Aff... Read More


Prime Minister Highlights Urgent Need to Fill 40,000 Teacher Vacancies

Srilanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of 40,000 teachers nationwide. The government aims to recruit at least ... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella Arrested

Srilanka, May 21 -- Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The arrest is linked to on... Read More