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RAIN AND THUNDERSHOWERS FORECAST FOR SEVERAL PROVINCES, PUBLIC URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that several parts of Sri Lanka can expect rain and thundershowers in the coming days. Intermittent rain is likely in the Western, Sa... Read More


PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO WELIGAMA SHOOTING CONTINUES; NEW TESTIMONY REVEALS ALTERED DOCUMENTS AND COERCION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Parliamentary Inquiry Committee investigating suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and the Weligama W 15 Hotel shooting incident convened for its ... Read More


FORMER MINISTER KEHELIYA RAMBUKWELLA'S FAMILY APPEARS BEFORE BRIBERY COMMISSION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The remaining two daughters and a son-in-law of former Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella, have arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... Read More


SRI LANKA'S SERVICE SECTOR SEES SLOWED GROWTH, MANUFACTURING SECTOR IMPROVES

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Central Bank reports indicate a slowdown in Sri Lanka's services sector activities over the past month. Both new businesses and expected future business activities have shown sl... Read More


SRI LANKANS ASSURED OF FUEL SUPPLY UNTIL AUGUST AMIDST MIDDLE EAST CONFLICTS

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel reserves to last until the end of August, according to Energy Minister Kumar Jayakody. Speaking at a ... Read More


SUPREME COURT RULES POLICE TORTURE IN 2019 GOLD ROBBERY CASE, ORDERS COMPENSATION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Supreme Court yesterday(18) ruled that the then OIC (Officer in Charge) of the Uragasmanghandiya Police and the OIC of the Crimes Division of the Uragasmanghandiya Police had... Read More


KEHELIYA RAMBUKWELLA'S DAUGHTERS AND SON-IN-LAW ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The two daughters of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the son-in-law have been arrested in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged money laundering. T... Read More


PATHUM NISSANKA HITS 3rd TEST CENTURY

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Pathum Nissanka scored a century on the 3rd day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, reaching 101 runs off 138 deliveries. This marks the 3rd Test century of his ... Read More


SRI LANKAN EMBASSY IN TEHRAN TEMPORARILY RELOCATED

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka has announced the temporary relocation of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Tehran. New Address: Amini Vill... Read More


IMPORTED VEHICLES STUCK AT PORTS DUE TO GAZETTE ISSUES - VEHICLE IMPORTERS ASSOCIATION

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers Association reports that between 700 and 1,000 imported vehicles are currently stuck at the Colombo and Hambantota ports. Speaking to Hiru News, ... Read More