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Shiran Basik's father remanded until 25th

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court ordered the father of drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who was arrested on money laundering charges, to be remanded until the 25th of this mont... Read More


Masterminds behind Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia crimes identified

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Masterminds committing crimes in Dehiwala - Mount Lavinia and surrounding areas are currently identified, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Western Province Sanjeewa Med... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas forecast from Hambantota to Pothuvil

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Department of Meteorology issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas across the coastal areas from Hambantota to Pothuvil. Wind speeds in these sea areas could increa... Read More


No immediate fuel price hike despite global crude surge

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says there will be no immediate increase in domestic fuel prices despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakarun... Read More


Most Sri Lankan swimming pools deemed unsafe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Most of the swimming pools in Sri Lanka are unsafe, according to Samitha Sirithunga, Specialist Consultant Medical Officer of the Injury Prevention Division of the Ministry of H... Read More


China-Sri Lanka FTA talks expected to resume

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Talks on the China-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, which are currently temporarily stalled, are expected to resume, according to Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe. The Mi... Read More


Ne-Yo denies promoter's claims over cancelled Sri Lanka concert

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- An official statement was issued by the artist's side, strongly rejecting allegations and lawsuits brought by a promoter regarding the Ne-Yo music concert that was scheduled to ... Read More


AG directs CID to name Namal Rajapaksa as suspect in Airbus deal

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Attorney General instructed the Criminal Investigation Department to name MP Namal Rajapaksa as a suspect in the Airbus case before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court. The... Read More


President to visit Polonnaruwa while SLPP heads to Anuradhapura today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Another public rally presided over by the President is being held today in Polonnaruwa under the theme "Two years for the government - Good for the country". It is taking place... Read More


Several districts to experience 'Caution' level heat index

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat index advisory warning that the temperature felt on the human body is expected to reach the "Caution" level tomorrow (13). Accor... Read More