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Wimal Weerawansa assets case trial fixed for September 22

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Further trial proceedings for the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former minister Wimal Weerawansa over the alleged unlawful acquisition of assets exceeding Rs. 75 m... Read More


Kehelbeddara Padme remanded until the 17th

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Koralagamage Mandinu Padmasiri Perera alias 'Kehelbeddara Padme', detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act by the Criminal Investigation Department, faced a remand order un... Read More


A person who committed wrong knows what they committed, says Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A person who committed a wrong knows about the wrong committed, making it reasonable to be afraid. Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa stated this while expressing views regardi... Read More


Veteran singer Priyankara Perera to be laid to rest today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The final rites of the late veteran singer and actor Priyankara Perera are scheduled to be held today (3) at the Borella General Cemetery. His remains are currently lying at a p... Read More


Written submissions on 22nd Amendment due today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Written submissions regarding petitions challenging the 22nd Amendment Bill, if any exist, must be filed before 3.00 pm today (03), a five-judge Supreme Court bench directed part... Read More


24-hour water cut begins tonight

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Water supply will be suspended for 24 hours from 8.00 pm today (03) to 8.00 pm tomorrow (04) in several areas of the Colombo District, the National Water Supply and Drainage Boar... Read More


Four arrested over alleged attempt to abduct nine-year-old

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Four persons were arrested by police on suspicion of attempting to abduct a nine-year-old boy in the Thelijjawila area in Akuressa. The suspects entered the house while the boy ... Read More


Strong-looking rupee hides a fourth straight month of current account deficits

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported a stark reversal in the country's external sector performance, with the current account falling into a deficit of USD 142 million in July 2... Read More


2nd day of deliberations on challenges to the 22A today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Deliberating petitions filed in relation to the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution tabled by the government is scheduled to resume today. The hearing began yesterday in the Supr... Read More


Thundershowers expected across several areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Favourable atmospheric conditions are developing to produce afternoon thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces over the coming days, according to... Read More