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Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha budget passed

Srilanka, Nov. 20 -- The budget for the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha for the year 2026 was passed today (20) under the chairmanship of Acting Chairman, Venerable Denagama Rahula Thera. The Weligama Prad... Read More


Security guard nabbed for CPC job bribe

Srilanka, Nov. 20 -- The Bribery Commission (CIABOC) reports the arrest today (20) of a private sector security guard for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 on two occasions. He... Read More


Era Miracle director ordered to appear before CID

Srilanka, Nov. 20 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (20) ordered the principal suspect in the alleged pyramid scheme known as "Era Miracle Genesys" operating in the Kurunegala are... Read More


Suspect arrested for robbing three-wheeler

Srilanka, Nov. 20 -- The Nugegoda Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau reports the arrest of a suspect known as 'Lasa' for allegedly robbing a three-wheeler valued at over Rs. 1.1 million and othe... Read More


Magistrate denies overseas travel for fraud suspect

Srilanka, Nov. 20 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (20) rejected a request made by a suspect involved in a fraud case concerning the embezzlement of over $11,000 to travel abroad... Read More


Supreme Court to hear nurses' fundamental rights petition

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- The Supreme Court yesterday (18) scheduled for hearing on November 20 a fundamental rights petition filed by 23 nursing officers challenging the criteria used for their promotion ... Read More


Sarana Gunawardena corruption cases taken up in Colombo High Court

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- Two cases filed by the Bribery Commission against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena concerning corruption charges were taken up for trial today (19) before the Colombo Hig... Read More


Court orders Minister and IGP to report on human-elephant conflict measures

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- The Court of Appeal today (19) ordered the Minister of Wildlife and several other officials to submit a comprehensive report to the court detailing the steps taken by the governme... Read More


TRC confirms 20% tax on data and 38% tax on voice calls

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) confirmed that mobile phone users in Sri Lanka are required to pay a 20.3% tax on internet services and a 38% tax on regular voi... Read More


Three-wheeler wrecked in Kotagala collision

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- A three-wheeler was severely damaged after it collided with a motor car and overturned in an accident that occurred today (19) in the Kotagala area, according to the Dimbula Patha... Read More