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Vijitha Herath to visit Belarus for bilateral talks

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Belarus from 12 to 15 May 2026, on the invitation of the ... Read More


Mahinda leaves Bribery Commission after nearly two and a half hours

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Bribery Commission after providing a statement for approximately two hours. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Co... Read More


Over 35,000kg of fish harvested from Udawalawe reservoir

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A fish harvest exceeding 35,000kg was obtained from the Udawalawe reservoir, according to the National Aquaculture Development Authority. The authority stated that this harvest w... Read More


Dinana Dakuna urges protection of Bribery Commission independence

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Authorities must safeguard the independence, dignity, and credibility of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, according to a letter sent to the Comm... Read More


Mediator in Kapila sureties case arrested

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Police arrested a 76-year-old man for allegedly acting as a mediator to coordinate two individuals who accepted money to stand as sureties for former SriLankan Airlines Chief Exec... Read More


Inmate convicted in Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder dies

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- An inmate detained at Welikada Prison passed away this afternoon (11) after falling from a building, according to the Prison Media Spokesperson. The deceased, a 29-year-old resid... Read More


Heavy rain over 100mm predicted across several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Heavy rain exceeding 100mm may occur in many parts of the island within the next 24 hours due to the influence of a low-pressure area located north of Sri Lanka. The Department o... Read More


55 foreigners arrested in Dodanduwa for cybercrime

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- 55 foreign nationals engaged in a large-scale online financial fraud and cyber crime syndicate were arrested at a lodge in the Dodanduwa area today (11). The Deputy Inspector Gen... Read More


Police warn property owners over rise in rental fraud

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Property owners must exercise extreme caution as an increase in organised crime and fraudulent activities within lodges, houses, and commercial buildings offered on a rental or le... Read More


Court to hear Shashi Weerawansa case in August

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the case against Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, to be called on August 25 regarding allegations of obtaining a... Read More