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Businessman arrested over $80 million financial fraud

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- A businessman residing in Maradana was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division, the police stated. The arrest was made in connection with an incident involving ... Read More


IMF delegation expected in Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- An International Monetary Fund staff mission is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today for discussions with authorities on the country's economic reform programme and broader fi... Read More


Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in the country for a three-day official visit, is visiting Nuwara Eliya today (10). He is scheduled to attend a religious pro... Read More


Dilith Jayaweera warns of hidden dollar burden in domestic funds expressway plan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The announcement by the government to construct three expressways starting next year using domestic funds without foreign loans is misleading, concealing the actual financial an... Read More


87 unauthorised structures identified along Marine Drive

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- 87 unauthorised structures were identified along the stretch from Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya to the Wasala Canal in Wellawatte, Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi st... Read More


Sri Lanka provides USD 1 Mn in humanitarian assistance to Nepal

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Nepal following the Bhote Koshi River floods on 26 August 2026, which resulted in significant loss of life and w... Read More


Supreme Court invalidates Sirisena's pardon to Gnanasara thera

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The presidential pardon granted by former President Maithripala Sirisena to Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was serving a prison ... Read More


Astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today (10). He arrived in response to a summons issued by th... Read More


Sri Lanka will never allow its territory to be used against India's security interests

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reiterated that Sri Lanka will never allow its territory to be used for any activities inimical to India's security interests. Reaffirming ... Read More


Bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff position presented to Parliament today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Bill to abolish the Chief of Defence Staff position is scheduled for presentation to Parliament today. The vote regarding the matter is expected to take place at 5:00 PM tod... Read More