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Community corrections officer remanded for bribery

SriLanka, April 6 -- A Community Corrections Officer attached to the Valaichchenai Magistrate's Court is to remain in remand custody until April 21. Colombo Chief Magistrate Thasanga S. Bodaragama is... Read More


Former health ministry official further remanded over bribery

SriLanka, April 6 -- The former chief clerk of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, who now operates the ministry canteen, is to remain in remand custody until April 21st. Colom... Read More


CCD to investigate Ishara Sewwandi's bank accounts

SriLanka, April 6 -- A full report on the bank accounts of Ishara Sewwandi, who is being detained and questioned for aiding the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, must be submitted to the court. Colombo Ch... Read More


Government medical officers end strike

SriLanka, April 6 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) terminated its strike after Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa agreed to hold a discussion this coming Thursday. Doctors init... Read More


New harvest festival held at Gal Viharaya

Srilanka, April 5 -- The Maha season New harvest festival took place today at the historical Gal Vihara sacred grounds in Polonnaruwa under the patronage of the Head of State. Ven. Wendaruwe Upali Th... Read More


Special New Year transport services to begin this Thursday

Srilanka, April 5 -- New Year transport services are scheduled to commence this Thursday, the 09th, according to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Sajeewa Kanagaratne. Approximately 1,500 add... Read More


Easter Sunday celebrated today

Srilanka, April 5 -- Christian and Catholic devotees across the globe observe Easter Sunday today (05) with great devotion. This day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Belie... Read More


Severe lightning alerts issued for multiple provinces

Srilanka, April 5 -- Severe lightning warnings were issued by the Department of Meteorology for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern, and North-Central provinces. This alert additionally covers t... Read More


Water supply in Padukka suspended for 12 hours

Srilanka, April 5 -- A 12-hour water cut will affect Padukka and surrounding areas from 8:00 PM today (05) Sunday until 8:00 AM tomorrow (06) Monday, according to the National Water Supply and Drainag... Read More


Nawa Janatha Peramuna leader challenges CID to reveal Easter Sunday attack mastermind

SriLanka, April 4 -- New Janata Peramuna Leader Sugishwara Bandara requested the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to present evidence to court if they discovered the mastermind behind the Easte... Read More