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Intoxicated School Bus Driver Arrested

Srilanka, May 20 -- A school bus driver was arrested by Katupotha Police after being found intoxicated while transporting schoolchildren. The arrest took place on the afternoon of May 19 during a rout... Read More


Rs. 120 Million Kush Bust: Three Women Caught at Katunayake Airport

Srilanka, May 20 -- Three women were arrested by airport customs officers at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport on the night of May 19, after attempting to smuggle a large stock of "Kush" c... Read More


Gazette Issued to Facilitate Temporary Salt Imports

Srilanka, May 20 -- A Gazette notification has been issued allowing the import of salt without an import permit until June 10, as part of temporary measures to address local supply issues. According ... Read More


Bribery Commission Files Charges Against Former Minister Chandrani Bandara

Srilanka, May 20 -- The Bribery Commission has filed an indictment against former Minister Chandrani Bandara at the Colombo High Court for unlawfully appointing H.M. Chandrawansa as Project Director o... Read More


Hearing in Harak Kata Case Postponed

Srilanka, May 20 -- The Colombo High Court has adjourned the next hearing of the case against Nadun Chinthaka, an alleged organised criminal accused of robbing a house in the Mulleriyawa area, until J... Read More


TIN Now Mandatory for All Bank Accounts Under New Tax Law Amendments

Srilanka, May 20 -- The Cabinet has approved amendments to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and easing burdens on low-income e... Read More


Important Advisory Issued for Drivers in Central Province

Srilanka, May 20 -- Traffic congestion has been reported on several main roads leading into Nuwara Eliya due to heavy fog affecting visibility. According to reports, dense fog is currently observed a... Read More


Investigations Uncover Threats Against PM and Opposition Leader

Srilanka, May 20 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today about ongoing investigations into reported death threats targeting high-profile political figures, including Prim... Read More


Acting Health and Media Minister Holds Talks with China International Communications Group Delegation

Srilanka, May 20 -- Acting Minister of Health and Mass Media meets representatives of China International Communications Group (CICG) The Acting Minister emphasises the importance of exploring how th... Read More


"We Fought the War to Secure Peace, Not to Oppress": Mahinda Rajapaksa

Srilanka, May 20 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa emphasized that Sri Lanka's civil war was waged to secure peace and preserve national unity-not to capture or suppress anyone.Sri Lankan tourism ... Read More