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INDIA-SRI LANKA DEFENCE PACT SPARKS DEBATE OVER TRANSPARENCY

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Defence Cooperation agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit has ignited a political storm, with several factio... Read More


FORMER PRESIDENT SIRISENA DEPA RTS CID AFTER 7-HOUR QUESTIONING

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena has concluded his statement recording at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after nearly seven hours of questioning. He was summo... Read More


SRI LANKA'S INFLATION RATE SHOWS UPWARD TREND IN MARCH, REMAINS NEGATIVE

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The overall inflation rate in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), saw an increase to -1.9% in March 2025, according to the latest data from the D... Read More


QUAZI-JUDGE ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY ACCEPTING BRIBE IN A DIVORCE CASE

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A quazi judge has been apprehended by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today for allegedly accepting a bribe of 200,000 Sri Lankan Rupees. The... Read More


POPE FRANCIS DEPARTS THE MORTAL REALM

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house o... Read More


COLLISSION WITH DOG KILLS TWO MOTORCYCLISTS

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A fatal motorcycle collision in the Beligamuwa area along the Dambulla-Kurunegala road this morning (April 21) has resulted in the deaths of a husband and wife. The victims hav... Read More


COURT REJECTS PETITIONS AGAINST REJECTION OF LG POLLS NOMINATIONS

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed nearly 20 writ applications that challenged the rejection of nomination papers submitted for the upcoming local government elections, opting no... Read More


SRI LANKA'S AUDIT OFFICE URGES PRESIDENT TO APPOINT NEW AUDITOR GENERAL

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The National Audit Office has reportedly submitted a formal written request to the President, seeking the appointment of Dharmapala Gammanpila as the new Auditor General. Gamma... Read More


PAKISTANI VANDALS SUPPORTING GAZA BY ATTACKING FAST FOOD CHAIN ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Authorities in Pakistan have apprehended nearly 200 individuals in recent weeks following a series of over 10 group attacks targeting outlets of a United States-based fast-food ... Read More


SLTB RECORDS NEARLY 1.3 BILLION IN REVENUE

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) reported nearly 1.3 billion rupees in revenue between April 10 and 19. There are several special bus services in operation to provide for p... Read More