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Court orders bond scam case to be taken up again on January 28

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has ordered that the pre-trial conference in the case filed against 10 defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, over... Read More


Court discharges ex-constable over Sooriyakanda plantation raid

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Former police constable Susantha Hettiarachchi of the Sooriyakanda police was released by the Embilipitiya Magistrate's Court today (02) in connection with a case concerning a can... Read More


Police sergeant further remanded over Kobeigane custodial death

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Nikaweratiya Magistrate ordered today that a police sergeant arrested in connection with the custodial death of a suspect at the Kobeigane Police Station be further remanded u... Read More


Vesak card printing case against former minister Piyankara set for November 13

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Colombo High Court ordered today to recall the further evidence examination on 13 November in the case filed against former minister Piyankara Jayaratne, who is accused of cau... Read More


SriLankan Airlines flight makes emergency landing after cargo bay smoke alert

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- An emergency landing was declared at Katunayake airport last night after smoke emerged from the cargo bay of a SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Melbourne, Australia. SriLa... Read More


Local vegetable prices remain high amid inclement weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Local vegetable prices continue to remain high, mainly due to inclement weather. At the Keppetipola Economic Centre, a major wholesale distribution hub for up-country vegetables,... Read More


Bus and school van fares to remain unchanged despite fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The relevant transport service provider associations have stated that bus fares and school van charges will not be revised in line with the increase in fuel prices. However, thre... Read More


At least 11 vehicles damaged in lightning-triggered fire

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- At least 11 imported motor vehicles sustained damage after a lightning strike hit a vehicle storage yard at the Hambantota Port premises. The incident occurred amid heavy rainfal... Read More


Fitch upgrades ratings of three Sri Lankan banks, revises outlooks on others

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of Bank of Ceylon, People's Bank and Commercial Bank of Ceylon following a recalibration of Sri Lanka's national rating s... Read More


Visa rejections leave Sri Lankan woman trapped in Cook Islands

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- When Ruchira Ranasingha left Sri Lanka almost a decade ago, she could never have imagined she would end up stranded on a tiny archipelago in the South Pacific. The 50-year-old ha... Read More