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Russian Health Minister arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Mikhail Murashko arrived in the island today for a three-day official visit. The Ministry of Health announced that he will hold special discussions with the Minister of Health and ... Read More


Bribery Commission issues notice to Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been issued notices by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to appear ... Read More


120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- 120 foreign nationals from 9 countries, including China, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, were arrested at a location along the Medawelikada Road, in Rajagiriya, for violating the I... Read More


Lanka IOC and Sinopec adjust fuel prices

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Following the price revision carried out by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) for 92 Octane Petrol and Auto Diesel, Lanka IOC (LIOC) and Sinopec have stated that they will als... Read More


Wimal Weerawansa questions Treasury payment process

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Leader of the Jathika Nidahas Peramuna Wimal Weerawansa stated that no Treasury payments can be authorised without the approval of the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. He sai... Read More


No fraud in treasury incident or coal imports, says Tilvin Silva

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, has stated that no acts of fraud took place in relation to the Treasury incident or coal imports. He ma... Read More


Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to visit Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon (May 3) for a three-day official visit. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affa... Read More


Rainfall expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Department of Meteorology announced that showers or thundershowers may occur at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, and Easte... Read More


23 in Buddhist robes remanded over drug smuggling

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- 23 suspects in Buddhist robes arrested over smuggling Kush and Hashish valued at over Rs. 110 million remain in custody until May 12. Acting Additional Magistrate Subhani Abeyseke... Read More


Colombo traffic plan announced for visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Police announced a special traffic plan for Colombo and its suburbs from tomorrow evening until the 6th of May to facilitate the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. ... Read More