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Kuwait emerges as leading source of foreign remittances to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Kuwait became the top source of foreign remittances sent to Sri Lanka by overseas workers, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment. Speaking to local media, Sri L... Read More


Court issues notice to Colombo Chief JMO, Government Analyst over Kapila Chandrasena death inquiry

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Evidence in the inquest into the mysterious death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been concluded, and the Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (19) issue... Read More


Seat belts compulsory for all vehicles on expressways

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The three-month grace period granted by the government for vehicles not equipped with seat belts ended today (19). Accordingly, police officers conducted inspections this mornin... Read More


USD selling rate recorded at Rs. 338.70

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- According to the daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (19), the selling price of the US dollar was recorded at Rs. 338.7004. The buying rate for to... Read More


Archuna, Gajendrakumar clash at Tellippalai Development Committee meeting

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A heated verbal confrontation has reportedly happened between Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam during a meeting of the... Read More


Special traffic plan in Ambalangoda tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A special traffic arrangement will be implemented around Ambalangoda tomorrow (20) due to a street procession (perahera) organised by a temple in Urawatta, Ambalangoda. Police s... Read More


Sugar sector adds Rs. 11bn to economy, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has presented an in-depth analysis on his social media account explaining the real economic reality behind simplified public conclusions th... Read More


Indictments filed against Shasheendra Rajapaksa and 2 others

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (19) filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former State Minister Shasheendra R... Read More


Lanka Salt Company GM arrested

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The General Manager of the Lanka Salt Company was arrested this morning (19) over allegations of causing a loss of nearly Rs. 14.3 million to the government by acting outside pro... Read More


Three remanded over possession of counterfeit official seals

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (19) ordered the remand of three suspects until July 3 over the alleged possession and production of forged official seals belonging to... Read More