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Court of Appeal to announce decision on Suresh Sallay's writ application on November 27

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Court of Appeal has announced that the decision on whether or not to grant leave to proceed with the writ application filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Serv... Read More


Over 712 high-risk locations identified to reduce road incidents, says IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has stated that 712 high-risk locations have been identified across the island as a measure to minimise road incidents, with n... Read More


Wattala resident fined Rs. 42,000 over fake labelled fruit drinks

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court has ordered an individual from the Wattala area to pay a fine of Rs. 42,000 after being found guilty of 16 charges, including the distribution... Read More


ASPI of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed after gaining 32.83 points

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 21,056.26 after gaining 32.83 points. The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,928.89 points following an 3.93-point gain... Read More


Fish prices drop slightly

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Fish prices in the market decreased slightly. Jayasiri Wickramaarachchi, President of the Peliyagoda Central Fish Market Complex Traders' Association, stated that receiving lar... Read More


Court orders probe into Wimal Weerawansa's statement

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court to consider and take action regarding whether the court was contemned through the statement... Read More


6.2 million Sri Lankan women do not work

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Around 6.2 million Sri Lankan women do not hold jobs, and 58.1% of them do not expect to work due to family responsibilities or household chores, a main national newspaper repor... Read More


15th IMF - Japan High-Level Tax Conference for Asian Countries begins today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The 15th IMF-Japan High-Level Tax Conference for Asian Countries commenced today, bringing together key policymakers, senior tax officials, and international experts to discuss ... Read More


Driver surrenders over fatal Mattakkuliya road crash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- The 52-year-old driver of the car involved in the fatal road incident near the Mattakkuliya-Ferguson Junction last night has surrendered to the police. The Police said an inves... Read More


Office trains operate despite ongoing railway strike

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- All office trains commenced their journeys from designated locations despite an ongoing railway worker strike, the Railway Superintendent stated. The 48-hour strike action com... Read More