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Alleged Shooter in Dan Priyasad Murder Arrested with Two Suspects

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Police have arrested the alleged gunman responsible for the killing of political activist Dan Priyasad, along with two other suspects, including a woman. The arrests were made o... Read More


Customs Foil Gold Smuggling Attempt at BIA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- In a significant enforcement breakthrough, the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs arrested an intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force at the Bandaranaike Intern... Read More


Protest at Presidential Secretariat Against Mannar Wind Power Project

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A protest is currently underway in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding an immediate halt to the controversial wind power project in Mannar. Demonstrators... Read More


Evidence rooms forchildren to give safe testimony, a turning point in judicial system - Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said that the establishment of evidence rooms for children to give safe testimony is a turning point in the countr... Read More


Pre-2026 Budget discussions with Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary Medicines, Ayurveda, Cosmetics Sectors

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A pre-Budget discussion with representatives of the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Medicine, Ayurvedic and Cosmetics manufacturing sectors was held yesterday (18) morning at the Pre... Read More


Businessman indicted in Rs. 13 Mn fraud case granted bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A businessman who was remanded for defrauding over Rs. 13 million was released on a Rs. 10 million personal bail by Mahara Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe yesterday. ... Read More


COPF, COPA discuss power sector reforms with IMF team

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka's ongoing electricity sector reforms have highlighted the urgent need to align financial viability, sustainability, and consumer protection. A recent discussion on ta... Read More


161st birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala commemorated in Japan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The 161st birth anniversary of the late Anagarika Dharmapala was commemorated with a special ceremony at the Sawara Lanka Ji Viharaya in Japan on September 17, organised by the ... Read More


Women Parliamentarians' Caucus discusses potential pathways for UK support

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus discussed potential pathways for UK support to the Caucus with representatives of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and also held... Read More


New mechanism to provide fertiliser to tea cultivators in the offing

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A new mechanism to provide fertiliser to tea cultivators is expected to be introduced within two weeks, Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna sai... Read More