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Senior Counsel S. K. Sangakkara passes away

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Senior Lawyer S. K. Sangakkara, the father of former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara, passed away recently. A prominent legal professional based in Kandy, he earned d... Read More


Former DIG Udith Liyanage and soldier plead not guilty

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Udith Liyanage and an army soldier pleaded not guilty to charges related to illegal excavations at an archaeological site in Shravasthipura,... Read More


TIN certificate becomes mandatory for key services

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will soon be a mandatory requirement for several essential services following the passage of the Inland Revenue Amendment Bill, according t... Read More


Pope invited to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- An official invitation to visit Sri Lanka was extended to His Holiness Pope Leo XVI on behalf of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Minister Bimal Rathnayake, currently visitin... Read More


Contract workers at Hambantota Port launch protest

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- A group of contract employees at the Hambantota Port is currently conducting a protest regarding unresolved salary issues. Protesters claim that despite working continuously wit... Read More


Verdict for Sarana Gunawardena set for late April

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Colombo High Court announced today that the judgment for four cases against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena will be delivered on April 30. High Court Judge Mohamed... Read More


Government criticised for silence on Iran's invasion and leader's killing

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Sri Lankan government, led by the President, failed to issue a single word condemning or protesting the invasion of Iran and the killing of its spiritual leader by the US and... Read More


Businessman fined and stocks confiscated over illegal diesel possession

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Gampaha Additional Magistrate Dhammika Uduwewidana ordered the confiscation of a large quantity of diesel today after a businessman faced charges for the unauthorized sale and po... Read More


Police seize cannabis and firearm in Yala

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A suspect was arrested by Buttala Police during an operation in the Yala National Park, where a firearm and cannabis valued at over 5 million rupees were seized. Officers from t... Read More


Body found floating off Colombo Port City coast

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A male body was discovered floating in the waters off the Colombo Port City by the Colombo Port Police. Officers recovered the body following information received regarding a cor... Read More