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Writ petition over Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident dismissed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ petition filed by four monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and five others currently in custody over the placement of a Bu... Read More


Commuters stranded as Route 120 private bus strike continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The strike launched by luxury and general service private bus operators on the Horana-Colombo (Route 120) remains in effect for a second day. The trade action began at 10:00 AM y... Read More


Actor Hemal Ranasinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court today (3) ordered the release of popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe on bail. Ranasinghe was taken into custody earlier following allegations of a... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly five hours. She was summoned in ... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement for over four hours. He appeared bef... Read More


Sri Lanka acknowledges World Bank's partnership and support in development efforts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer yesterday (02) and conveyed Sri Lanka's appreciation for the World Bank's multisectoral partner... Read More


Police launch Islandwide green initiative to plant 16,000 trees

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- In a significant move toward sustainable environmental management, the Sri Lanka Police officially launched a nationwide tree-planting initiative yesterday at the Police Field For... Read More


Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to be exhibited in Sri Lanka from February 4-11

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lanka will host the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha from February 4 to 11, 2026, in a major spiritual and cultural event aimed at deepening the centuries-old bonds betw... Read More


Keheliya's cousin arrested for money laundering

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- In a significant development today (3), Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Cabinet Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Alle... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago. According to repo... Read More