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Former GSMB chairman Anura Walpola arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Former Chairman of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), Anura Walpola, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. It is reported that the arrest is related to an ong... Read More


PTA reforms underway, translations to precede public consultation; Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara today (17) told Parliament that the amended Prevention of Terrorism Act is being translated into Tamil and Sinhala. Once the translations ar... Read More


Severe lightning advisory issued for several provinces

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for severe lightning, valid from 12.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. on 17 November 2025, for Southern and Uva provinces, as ... Read More


Sudini wins "Best National Costume" at Super Model Universe 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Sri Lankan model Sudini Sindavi Wickramarachchi, who represented her country at the "Super Model Universe - 2025" competition in China, has won the prestigious "Best National Cos... Read More


SJB PS councillor arrested in Badulla with 86g of cannabis

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- A Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha member from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been taken into custody in Pallewatte, Badulla, after police found cannabis in his possession. Ac... Read More


Young woman found dead in Ratnapura

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The body of a 21-year-old woman was discovered floating near the dam of a small hydropower plant in the Wewelwatte Police Division of Ratnapura. Police investigations identified... Read More


Former GSMB chairman bailed in case over unlawful appointment

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Former Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) Chairman Anura Walpola was granted bail today (17) by the Colombo Magistrate's Court following his arrest by the Commission to In... Read More


Safe passage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Council and Local Government has carried out a comprehensive assessment of rural access infrastructure, in collaboration with Lo... Read More


'SJB supports wage hike for estate workers'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Speaking at a press briefing held yesterday (16) at the SJB headquarters, he further noted that if the Government takes meaningful steps to uplift the lives of the estate worker ... Read More


Govt has failed to fulfil promises made to farmers - Namal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa called on all parties opposed to the Government to come to Nugegoda on November 21 and express their opposition to the... Read More