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Supreme Court continues hearing on appeals by former ministers

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Supreme Court commenced the second day of the appeal hearing filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their prison sentences. A five-mem... Read More


Over 4,000 still in shelters months after Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Over 4,129 individuals from 1,359 affected families continue to reside in 49 safety centres more than three months after Cyclone Ditwah, the All Island Disaster Relief Service O... Read More


Strict actions against underage drivers and parents

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The law will be strictly enforced against children under 18 who drive motorcycles, three-wheelers, and motor cars without licenses, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge ... Read More


Indictments served against Yoshitha Rajapaksa in money laundering case

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Indictments were served today (10) at the Homagama High Court regarding a case filed under money laundering charges involving the deposit of Rs. 17 million into a private bank a... Read More


Second suspect in Jintupitiya shooting arrested

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The second suspected shooter in connection with the shooting that occurred in Jintupitiya on January 16 was arrested in the Udawalawa area. Reports indicate that the suspect is... Read More


Canadian couple arrested with drugs

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A Canadian couple was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake with 32kg 159g of "Kush" cannabis valued at over Rs. 321.5 million. Officers managed to d... Read More


House construction aid for landslide-prone families raised

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Financial assistance provided to families living in high-risk landslide areas for house construction will be increased to Rs. 2.5 million following cabinet approval. Previously... Read More


Businessman remanded over foreign job scam

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A businessman who allegedly defrauded millions by posing as a permanent employee of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) remains in custody until the 12th. The Ka... Read More


204 Iranian sailors rescued after naval vessel incident

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Port Police reported to the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court regarding the rescue of 204 Iranian sailors following an occurrence involving an Iranian naval vessel. This inf... Read More


Government accused of unfair fuel price hikes

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The government is collecting large sums of money from the public through unfair fuel price increases despite previous assurances of adequate supplies. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (S... Read More