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Sarana Gunawardena corruption cases taken up in Colombo High Court

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- Two cases filed by the Bribery Commission against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena concerning corruption charges were taken up for trial today (19) before the Colombo Hig... Read More


Court orders Minister and IGP to report on human-elephant conflict measures

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- The Court of Appeal today (19) ordered the Minister of Wildlife and several other officials to submit a comprehensive report to the court detailing the steps taken by the governme... Read More


TRC confirms 20% tax on data and 38% tax on voice calls

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) confirmed that mobile phone users in Sri Lanka are required to pay a 20.3% tax on internet services and a 38% tax on regular voi... Read More


Three-wheeler wrecked in Kotagala collision

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- A three-wheeler was severely damaged after it collided with a motor car and overturned in an accident that occurred today (19) in the Kotagala area, according to the Dimbula Patha... Read More


Trincomalee OIC released on bail over assault and rape allegations

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- Trincomalee Magistrate M.N.M. Samsudeen today (19) ordered the release of a Trincomalee Investigation Unit OIC (Officer-in-Charge), arrested in connection with assaulting and inju... Read More


Sri Lanka, China explore new investment and tourism opportunities

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- A delegation led by Yan Shijun, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress of China, met with the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resource... Read More


Accused in Keheliya bribery case seeks temporary travel ban removal

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- Nishantha Bandara Basnayake, the third suspect in three cases filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella for the offense of corruption, requested... Read More


Ratnapura water pump trademark case settled in court

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- The Colombo Commercial High Court Judge M.I.M. Irshad has ordered the settlement of a case filed under the Intellectual Property Act against a Ratnapura-based commercial establish... Read More


Investigation complete in case against MP Chamara Sampath

Srilanka, Nov. 19 -- The Bribery Commission informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate, Asanga S. Bodaragama, yesterday (18) that the initial investigations have been completed in the case filed against Me... Read More


Sarwa Jana Balaya suspends PS member

Srilanka, Nov. 18 -- The Sarwa Jana Balaya party has suspended the party membership of Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha member Chandana Premanath Mudunkotuwa. This decision was taken by the party because ... Read More