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New Director of Investigations Appointed to Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The National Police Commission has approved a new round of transfers and appointments involving several senior police officers, effective immediately. Among the key appointments ... Read More


Former State Minister's Wife Arrested Over Tax Evasion Case

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Vana Kushani Nanayakkara, the wife of former State Minister Dunesh Gankanda, has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over a high-profile income tax frau... Read More


Two New Wind Power Projects Launched in Mannar

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody reaffirmed the government's commitment to maximizing the use of renewable energy, with a special focus on wind power generation in the Mannar ... Read More


10-Hour Water Cut in Gampaha District

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 10-hour water supply suspension scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, from 8:30 a.m., affecting multiple areas in ... Read More


'Poson Vandana' App Launched to Assist Anuradhapura Devotees

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Defence Research and Development Centre, operating under the Ministry of Defence, has introduced a dedicated mobile application to assist the large number of devotees visiting... Read More


Mahindananda Appeals Over Fraud Case

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court challenging the 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence handed down by the Colombo Permanent H... Read More


Gammanpila Leaves CID After Statement on Container Controversy

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement regarding the controversial release of 323 shipping... Read More


President to undertake an official visit to Germany

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from 11 to 13 June 2025 on the invitation of the President of Germany, Frank... Read More


Ravi Kumudesh Suspended

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Medical Laboratory Technologist and trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty for contesting in the 2024 General Election in violation of the Establishments ... Read More


Cabinet Moves to Suspend Prisons Chief Thushara Upuldeniya

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- The Cabinet, which convened today (June 9), has reportedly decided to suspend the Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya, in connection with a serious lapse involvin... Read More