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Suspect arrested over Kahawatta gem businessman's murder

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Police have taken a suspect into custody in connection with the murder of a gem businessman in Kahawatta. The arrest was made by officers of the Delwala Police, who apprehended... Read More


Supreme Court revives indictments against ex-Minister Tennakoon

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Supreme Court today set aside the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in 2020, which quashed the operation of indictments filed against former Minister Janaka Bandara ... Read More


Sri Lankan injured in Dubai Shrapnel incident

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Four individuals including a Sri Lankan in Dubai have sustained injuries caused by falling debris from a successful interception. Authorities have confirmed that the incident r... Read More


Two disused train compartments catch fire near Galle station

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Two out-of-service train compartments parked near the Galle Railway Station caught fire today. Reports indicated that four disused train compartments had been stationed in the ... Read More


Russia, Sri Lanka discuss strengthening parliamentary ties

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Parliamentary leader of the ruling United Russia party in the State Duma, Vladimir Vasilyev, met with Sri Lanka's Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leade... Read More


Three teenagers charged with murder after girl stabbed to death in Leeds

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old who was stabbed to death in Leeds. Chloe Watson Dransfield, from Gomersal, died in hospital after being found... Read More


High court rejects preliminary objections in case against former Ministers

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Colombo High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala rejected the preliminary objections raised by former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who are accused of misapp... Read More


Market dips on weak sentiment

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange commenced the week on a negative note on 30th March 2026, with the ASPI declining by 283 points amid heightened volatility. The index fell sharply by ... Read More


Grade 5 scholarship exam on August 9; Applications open until April 30

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Examinations Department has announced that the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination for 2026 will be held on Sunday, August 9. According to a media release issued by the Departm... Read More


Court rules JVP's takeover of FLSP office illegal

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Gampaha Magistrate's Court today held that the takeover of the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) office in Yakkala by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was illegal and orde... Read More