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SJB's Sameera Danushka de Silva appointed to Weligama PS following chairman's death

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Sameera Danushka de Silva from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been officially gazetted as a member of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha to fill the vacancy created by the death... Read More


Ex-minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Former Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Prasanna Ranatunga, was arrested on 12 November 2025 by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (C... Read More


Green gram harvest exceeds expectations in Hambantota, boosting local livelihoods

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation has said that this year's green gram harvest has exceeded expectations. "While farmers had anticipated about 250-300 ... Read More


NPP MP files police complaint against drug-linked social media claims

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- National People's Power (NPP) MP Chaminda Lalith Kumara has lodged a complaint with the Mirigama Police against social media reports falsely linking him to drug trafficking. The... Read More


President Chairs Progress Review Meeting of Ministry of Digital Economy for the year 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- A progress review meeting of the Ministry of Digital Economy for the year 2025 was held yesterday (11) at the Ministry premises, under the patronage of President and Minister of ... Read More


Prasanna Ranatunga granted bail in corruption case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Former Minister of Tourism and Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga was released on bail today (12) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court, following his arrest by the Commission to Inve... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs exceeds 2025 revenue target

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its annual revenue target for 2025 well before the year's end. In a statement, the department announced that it had already exceeded the governme... Read More


Prime Lands Residencies reports robust growth in revenue and profit

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Prime Lands Residencies PLC (CSE: PLR.N, Sri Lanka's only listed, fully Sri Lankan-owned real estate company, announced its interim financial results for the quarter ended 30th S... Read More


Emirates Group posts USD 3.3 Bn half-year PBT for 2025-26

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Emirates Group has announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-... Read More


'Industrialists should be evaluated for fulfilling environmental responsibilities'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The "National Clean Products Awards 2025" was held recently (6) in Colombo under the patronage of the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti. Th... Read More