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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at FCID

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). The former President arrived to provide a statement regarding an investigatio... Read More


Oil prices soar to $108 for the first time since May as bond yields jump

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The price of oil surged again Thursday, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $108 per barrel for the first time since May and U.S. crude oil jumping above $102 per barrel, also i... Read More


Dehiwala grenade attack linked to gang clash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The hand grenade attack on a house in the Sirisangabo Road area in Dehiwala was the result of a clash between organised crime gangs, according to the police. Police state that ... Read More


Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa summoned to FCID

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was summoned to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (11), reports indicate. This is to record a statement in connection ... Read More


Showers forecast in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts Showers in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. Rain or thundershowers may occur... Read More


Four grenade attacks reported across Sri Lanka in 45 days

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Four separate hand grenade attacks have been reported in various parts of the island over the past 45 days, resulting in two deaths and injuries to another individual. In the m... Read More


P&S apologises over sale of expired bakery items

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Perera and Sons Bakers Pvt Ltd (P&S) has issued a public apology to customers following an incident where expired bakery items were displayed for sale at its outlet on St. Bened... Read More


Lorry lands on railway line after brakes fail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A lorry carrying a load of tiles from Colombo to Bandarawela overturned onto the railway line today (11) following a brake failure. The accident occurred near the Kolathenna ra... Read More


Sri Lanka plans first canal-top solar project

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The government has decided to implement Sri Lanka's first pilot canal-top solar power project along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya. A progress review discussion regarding th... Read More


Four injured after assault at Kilinochchi fuel station

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Four individuals were injured and hospitalized following a knife attack and assault at a fuel station in Kilinochchi town last night (10). The incident occurred after an argume... Read More