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Mervyn Silva transferred to Prison hospital for safety

Colombo, March 13 -- Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was remanded for allegedly selling state-owned land to a private party using forged documents, has been transferred to the prison hospital ward. ... Read More


Australian ex-cricketer MacGill found guilty of cocaine supply charge

SRi Lanka, March 13 -- Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill was on Thursday found guilty in a Sydney court of taking part in the supply of cocaine. After more than six hours of deliberatio... Read More


India gifts 50,000 ampoules of Furosemide injection

Colombo, March 13 -- In response to an urgent request from the Sri Lankan Government, India has gifted 50,000 ampoules of Furosemide injection (20mg/2ml) to address the immediate shortage in Sri Lanka... Read More


Sexual assault of female doctor: Suspect detained for questioning

Colombo, March 13 -- The suspect apprehended in connection with the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been ordered to be detained for 48 hours for further que... Read More


Former Boossa Prison Superintendent shot dead

Colombo, March 13 -- Former Superintendent of the Boossa Prison, Siridath Dhammika, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in Thalagaha, Akmeemana a short while ago, police said. Published by HT Dig... Read More


Animal census aims to survey monkey, squirrel, peacock populations, not ensure 100% accuracy: Minister

Colombo, March 13 -- The animal census is not being conducted with the aim of obtaining 100% accurate data but rather as a survey to estimate the number of monkeys, giant squirrels and peacocks living... Read More


Ukrainian women's rights organisations struggle as US aid suspended

New Delhi, March 13 -- Women's rights organisations (WROs) in Ukraine face severe disruptions following the suspension of financial support from the United States, a new survey has revealed. The Donal... Read More


Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs holds AGM

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) marked a significant milestone with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on March 10, 2025, at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The even... Read More


Brandix receives PVH recognition as SL's best logistics performer to US, Canada

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Brandix Apparel has been recognised as the Overall Best Performer for the third consecutive year by global fashion giant PVH for its exports to the USA and Canada from Sri Lanka... Read More


Indices continue to close in red

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, Senkadagala Finance and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.4 bn. A sim... Read More