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90-day detention order issued for 'Polgasowita Dila' over Akuregoda murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Kaduwela Magistrate's Court has issued a 90-day detention order for Dilina Pramodya Hapuarachchi, widely known as "Polgasowita Dila", for further interrogation in connection ... Read More


President Lula invites AKD for an official visit to Brazil

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Brazil has extended an official invitation to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit the country, during a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Lula da Silv... Read More


Shooter identified in Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today (20) that significant breakthroughs have been made in the investigation into the shooting of a lawyer and his w... Read More


SriLankan Airlines and Jetwing Travels target Malaysian market in major tourism push

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- SriLankan Airlines is ramping up its presence in Malaysia, positioning itself to handle a surge in travelers as Sri Lanka sets an ambitious target of 3 million tourist arrivals f... Read More


Historic Rs. 629.8 million lottery prize won by Girandurukotte resident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A resident of Girandurukotte has won Rs. 629,855,919.60, the largest cash prize in Sri Lanka's lottery history, the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) announced.Sri Lanka Travel G... Read More


President meets PM Modi in Delhi

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New Delhi to attend the AI Impact 2026 Summit, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (20) at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. ... Read More


'Maha Sangha conference' begins in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The "Maha Sangha Samuluwa" ( Sangha Convention) officially commenced a short while ago at the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) headquarters in Colombo. The event brings togeth... Read More


Court adjourns Johnston's case to March 11

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the hearing of evidence against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two other defendants to March 11. The case involves allegations of c... Read More


President to address AI Impact 2026 Summit today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New Delhi to participate in the AI Impact 2026 Summit, will attend a number of meetings today (19) and tomorrow (20), in parallel wi... Read More


Russia seeks Central Banks tie-up to facilitate increased tourist spending with cards

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Russia has sought direct collaboration between the Central Banks of Sri Lanka and Russia to facilitate increased spending by Russian tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as Russian-issue... Read More