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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa submits affidavit to bribery commission

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- An affidavit was submitted to the Bribery Commission by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. This submission relates to an investigation into assets currently being conducted by... Read More


Tourist arrivals in March drop by nearly 20%

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A total of 183,979 tourists arrived in the country during March, marking a 19.8% decrease compared to the previous year, according to the Tourism Development Authority. Last ye... Read More


Presidential Commission appointed to investigate coal procurement since 2009

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A special Presidential Commission, headed by a Supreme Court Judge, has been appointed to investigate the entire coal procurement process dating back to 2009, Minister Bimal Rat... Read More


Food scarcity looms without urgent fertiliser support to SL farmers - ADB

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka must take urgent steps to provide incentives for targeted farmers to cope with soaring fertiliser prices, Shannon Cowlin, Country Director of the Asian Development Ban... Read More


Legal action against those damaging Pettah bus stand

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Legal action will be taken against individuals damaging the Pettah Central Bus Stand, which was modernised and opened to the public on the 8th. Deputy Transport Minister Prasann... Read More


All liquor stores to closed for Sinhala and Hindu New Year

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Liquor stores across the island will remain closed on April 13 and 14 in view of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, according to Excise Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Pemar... Read More


G.C.E. ordinary level aesthetic practicals to begin

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Practical examinations for aesthetic subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level will commence on March 22 at 1,198 centres island-wide. A total of 162,587 candidates are expect... Read More


JVP members have tainted themselves by covering up coal fraud

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The 159 members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, who previously labelled all 225 parliamentarians as thieves, have proven themselves to be the same today, stated Samagi Jana Ba... Read More


Suspect escapes Matugama police cell

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A 29-year-old suspect detained in a cell at the Matugama Headquarters Police Station escaped by suddenly pushing the door open as the duty sergeant was unlocking it, according to... Read More


Strick legal action against drunk drivers during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Law will be strictly enforced against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the festive season, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic... Read More