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National athlete Isuru Lakshan cleared of anti-doping violation charges

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports said today that national athlete R.P. Isuru Lakshan has been cleared of all charges related to an alleged violation of anti-doping regulations. ... Read More


Underworld murder suspect arrested in Agarapathana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A suspect linked to multiple underworld-related murders was arrested last night in Agarapathana, Talawakele, police said. According to the Police Special Task Force (STF), the i... Read More


Tourist arrivals up 20% YoY in August

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry extended its recovery in August, with arrivals climbing 20.4 percent from a year earlier, led by strong inflows from India, the official data showed.... Read More


Govt to recruit over 500 officers for Prisons Department

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The government has approved the recruitment of 554 officers to the Prisons Department in order to address the shortage of staff. Prisons Commissioner and Media Spokesperson Jaga... Read More


Australian fast bowler Starc retires from T20 international cricket

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Prolific Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his immediate retirement from T20 international cricket on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his Test and ODI career.... Read More


Sri Lanka set to make conciliatory approach

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka is seeking a conciliatory approach with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) this time under the National People's Power (NPP) government, with the promise t... Read More


Spanish lady says 'no', youth say 'yes'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Three tour guides have been arrested and remanded for allegedly sexually abusing and assaulting a 31-year-old Spanish woman while she was dancing with her boyfriend at a DJ party... Read More


Opposition politicians coming together to save themselves: SF

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Opposition politicians have come together to save themselves as they are being charged for corruption, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said. "These politicians are aware that they... Read More


Italy's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Italy's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from September 3 to 5, 2025, Ministry of F... Read More


Plans afoot to allocate 50,000 acres of suitable land for industries: Industries Ministry

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Plans are in place to allocate 50,000 acres of suitable land for industries across the island, Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development said. This was revealed duri... Read More