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Plan goes awry with Nigeria, South Sudan throws open gate

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Sri Lanka's plan to purchase fuel from Nigeria has gone awry because of restrictions in crude oil imports in that country and prior registration requirement for refined products ... Read More


Fatal road accidents rise sharply in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a sharp rise in fatal road accidents in the first half of 2025, with police statistics showing 1,274 fatal crashes resulting in 1,351 deaths between Januar... Read More


Writ petition challenging Commissioner Sarangika's conduct at Seethawaka PS dismissed

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A writ petition filed seeking an interim order to prevent the respondents, including Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara, from conducting a secre... Read More


Duminda Dissanayake released on bail

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of former Minister Duminda Dissanayake on bail in connection with a case in which he was arrested and remanded for the alleged poss... Read More


Colombo Mayor's dance act goes viral

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The participation of Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar in a traditional Japanese dance at a public function has become one of the most sought after stories in social media. T... Read More


Rajitha files anticipatory bail application

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, seeking release prior to any attempt by the Bribery Commission... Read More


GovPay crosses 50 organisations, collects Rs. 65.62 mn in government revenue

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- GovPay has processed 7,024 transactions, collecting a total of Rs. 65.62 million in government revenue via seamless, secure digital payments since it was launched on 7 February 2... Read More


Three officials arrested over illegal vehicle registration

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Three officials, including a former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Motor Traffic, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corrupti... Read More


Sri Lanka, China reaffirm strategic partnership at ASEAN meeting

Colombo, July 13 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met with Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting... Read More


Private airline takes Karachi-bound passenger to Jeddah

KARACHI, July 13 -- A private airline has come under scrutiny after a passenger bound for Karachi from Lahore was mistakenly flown to Jeddah without passport and visa, ARY News reported. The Pakistan... Read More