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Man acquitted of double murder case committed three decades ago

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Court of Appeal has acquitted a man who had been sentenced to death over a double murder committed more than three decades ago, holding that the prosecution's identification ... Read More


Navy foils smuggling attempt of pharmaceuticals and Kendu leaves

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- In a coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a dinghy loaded with an illicit consignment of Kendu leaves and a massive haul of pharmaceutical products off the... Read More


Organised crime, underworld activities under control - Police

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Sri Lanka Police have successfully brought organised crime and underworld activities under control compared to previous years, Crime Division Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Chand... Read More


CIABOC sees 51 convicted in Courts in first four months

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said 51 individuals have been convicted by Courts in cases filed by the Commission during the four-mon... Read More


Shashi Weerawansa's jail term affirmed

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- An appeal filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa's wife Shashi Weerawansa against the two year prison sentence and fine imposed on her by the Colombo Magistrate's Court for po... Read More


Middle East tensions trigger global oil prices higher

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, amid reports of new US military strikes against Iran and growing conce... Read More


Mandatory conversion of export proceeds within 30 days - CBSL

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced revised rules on the repatriation and mandatory conversion of export proceeds. The updated regulatory framework stipulates tha... Read More


Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council celebrates 25th anniversary

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council (SLTBC) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a remarkable journey of fostering economic cooperation, trade, investment and fri... Read More


Ceyline Travel powers 'Double Blue Ball 2026'

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Double Blue Ball 2026 commenced with a ticket launch at the Old Wesleyites Sports Club, setting the stage for a spectacular Arabian Night-themed celebration on August 15, at ... Read More


People's Bank opens Service Centre in Kotawila

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- People's Bank recently opened its latest Service Centre in Kotawila. The Service Centre offers the latest digital banking services, including an ATM that enables customers to wit... Read More