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Bail granted to former Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Former Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne was released on bail today (22) by Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena, after appearing in court as a suspect in a case where he ... Read More


Shooting attempt on Templers Road in Mount Lavinia fails

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A shooting attempt in Templers Road, Mount Lavinia that happened yesterday (21) night failed as the firearm malfunctioned, according to the Police. Reports stated that despite t... Read More


Labour Commissioner General requests report on Homagama factory fire

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that directives were issued to the Labour Commissioner General to investigate the fire that erupted at a helmet factory in the Ho... Read More


Planters' Association urges state action over widespread crop theft

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The systematic theft of high-value agricultural crops poses a serious economic threat to Sri Lanka, the Planters' Association of Ceylon warned as it called for urgent government ... Read More


Former minister Shantha Bandara's son detained for 24 hours

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (22) granted permission to detain and question Anuda Janadith Samarakoon Bandara, a son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, for 24 hou... Read More


Man arrested with unauthorised mobile phones worth over Rs. 50mn

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A suspect was arrested by the Walana Anti Corruption Unit with over 300 smart mobile phones worth more than 50 million rupees imported illegally into the country. The stock of m... Read More


Attorney General objects to Yoshitha Rajapaksa's appeal

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Attorney General today (22) expressed objection before the Supreme Court to a request made by lawyers of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, seeking... Read More


No-confidence motion against Justice Minister to be debated on Friday

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The debate on the no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Attorney Harshana Nanayakkara is scheduled to be held the day after tomorrow (24). This decision was taken at the... Read More


Sri Lanka inflation climbs to 6.5% in June

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Sri Lanka's National Consumer Price Index reached 6.5% year-on-year in June 2026, marking a notable increase from May's figure. Data from the Department of Census and Statistics... Read More


Two killed as threewheeler overturns into Mohini Falls

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Two people died after a threewheeler overturned into the Mohini Falls in Nallathanniya. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News.... Read More