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Sri Lanka welcomes the Dalai Lama in historic summit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- A significant milestone in world Buddhist history occurred as the Chief Prelate of the Atamasthana in Anuradhapura, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, met with the 1... Read More


Abolishment of CEB further delayed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The abolition of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) faces further delays, according to recent reports. Although a relevant gazette notification was scheduled for release on the f... Read More


Empowerment program for disaster-affected businesses

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development issued Budget Circular No. 08/2025 (iii) to restore lives disrupted by recent severe weather conditions. This directive... Read More


Former TRC Director General Anusha Palpita arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Anusha Pelpita, a former Ministry Secretary and former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), was taken into custody today. The Commission to In... Read More


Foreigners penalized for driving without licenses

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Legal action is being taken against nine foreigners caught riding motorcycles without valid driving licenses, according to Ahangama Police. The group, who arrived in the country ... Read More


Six arrested for Narahenpita robbery

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Police arrested six suspects, including a woman, in connection with a high-value housebreaking in Narahenpita where property worth over Rs 11.6 million was stolen. The robbery oc... Read More


Corruption charges filed against Chamara Sampath

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Indictments against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake were filed in the Colombo High Court regarding corruption allegations. The Bribery Commission informed the Colombo... Read More


Johnston and sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Wattala Magistrate's Court has ordered that former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and other suspects be further remanded until 30 January. The group was arrested ... Read More


BOI Chairman to resign

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Chairmanship of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka will be vacated by Arjuna Herath. He confirmed during an inquiry that his tenure ends on the 31st of this month. A... Read More


Public assistance sought to uncover corruption at CMC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Presidential Commission of Inquiry, appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to investigate alleged systemic corruption and irregularities within the Colombo Municipal... Read More