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Tough action against traders exploiting rupee depreciation: Wasantha Samarasinghe

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) will crack down on traders who unreasonably hike the prices of essential goods to profit from the fluctuating market, Minister of Trade Wasant... Read More


Police tighten noose on organised crime with 226 Red Notices

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Sri Lanka has widened its international manhunt, securing 226 Interpol Red Notices targeting suspects believed in hiding across multiple countries, including the UAE, India, Russi... Read More


Brothel raided - four arrested

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A group of four women engaging in prostitution were arrested by the Bandarawela Division Special Operations Unit during a raid last morning on a brothel run by a woman under the p... Read More


Five sentenced to death over murder

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A group of five accused who stood indicted with murder were found guilty and sentenced to death by Balapitiya High Court Judge Ruchira Weliwatta on Friday (22). They had on July ... Read More


Over 30,000 families affected by adverse weather across country

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- hA total of 31,072 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, impacting nearly 79,983 individuals, according to the Disaster Mana... Read More


Video shows paraglider's heart-stopping fall after plane collision

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A heart-stopping video has captured the mid-air collision of a small plane and a paraglider, sending the latter tumbling toward the earth. The video, posted to Instagram by user ... Read More


Wimal Weerawansa arrested

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa was arrested a short while ago after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to record a statement, Police said. He was taken into custody by a... Read More


Rupee appreciates as dollar selling rates fall

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further against the US Dollar today (25), according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). CBSL reported ... Read More


Rough seas and strong winds expected around island

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle over the next 24 hours, the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


2025 O/L results expected by mid-June

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Examinations says the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are expected to be released by mid-June. Responding to social media speculation that... Read More