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Pillayan remanded over Eastern Province murders

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias "Pillayan", has been remanded until July 13 in connection with ongoing investigations into five murders that took place... Read More


Former National Lotteries Board Chairperson Shyamila Perera arrested

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested Shyamila Perera, the former Chairperson of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), a short wh... Read More


Suspect arrested with five unregistered high-capacity motorbikes

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A 25-year-old suspect has been arrested for possessing five unregistered high-capacity motorbikes during a raid carried out by officers of the Homagama Divisional Crime Investiga... Read More


Navy Commander Kanchana Banagoda promoted to Admiral ahead of retirement

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, has been promoted to the rank of Admiral. Following this promotion, Admiral Banagoda is to retire from his p... Read More


Sniper rifle and ammunition recovered in Damana Forest Reserve

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A sniper rifle and ammunition have been recovered during a special operation conducted by officers attached to the Thirukkovil Police Special Task Force (STF) camp. The recovery... Read More


Sajith Premadasa urges science-based national preparedness for emerging climate risks

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today called for Sri Lanka to adopt a whole-of-government, science-based approach to climate resilience and disaster preparedness, empha... Read More


Mr. Kottu restaurant chain owner arrested over alleged assault of employee

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The owner of the popular "Mr. Kottu" restaurant chain, Viraj Wickramanayake, has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of one of his employees. Police said the su... Read More


Bribery Commission issues notice on asset and liability declarations

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting annual and post-retirement asset and liabili... Read More


Rs. 80,000 bill puts Aluthgama station in the dark

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The electricity supply to Aluthgama Railway Station is set to be disconnected after the station reportedly failed to settle an outstanding electricity bill of nearly Rs. 80,000. ... Read More


IMF concludes visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The International Monetary Fund staff have concluded their visit to Sri Lanka, the head of the IMF's Sri Lanka mission Evan Papageorgiou said on Tuesday. "Monetary policy should... Read More