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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


Sri Lanka and Thailand to strengthen labour ties with landmark agreements

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka and Thailand are set to significantly bolster bilateral labour cooperation following the scheduled signing of two historic legal agreements in Bangkok on 14 September ... Read More


Dehiwala grenade attack targeted wrong house, police say

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The hand grenade attack on a house in the Sirisangabo Road area in Dehiwala this morning (11) was a crime committed due to a wrong target, according to the police. Two children... Read More


Modernised Bambalapitiya Railway Station opened

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The modernised Bambalapitiya Railway Station was declared open for public use today (10) under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. The renovation was completed ... Read More


Pharmacy owner remanded over illegal sale of prescription drugs

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The Mawanella Magistrate's Court ordered a 41-year-old pharmacy owner, known among drug users as "Pethi Akka", to be remanded until 22 September for allegedly selling prescripti... Read More


Families of deceased migrant workers to receive Rs. 2m

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath announced today (10) that the compensation paid to the families of migrant workers who die during over... Read More