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Father of drug trafficker Shiran Basik arrested

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The father of major drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who is in detention, was arrested. Police state that the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau made the arrest under money laund... Read More


Former President Gotabaya leaves FCID after MiG deal statement

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division this morning, departed after giving a statement. The former President arr... Read More


IMF team arrives in Colombo today for 7th EFF review

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is due to arrive in Colombo today for nearly two weeks of talks with the Sri Lankan authorities on the Seventh Review of the country's ... Read More


Cabraal's appeal over Greek bond case to be heard in October

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the case filed against him by the Bribery Commission regarding the 2012 Greek ... Read More


Sri Lanka and Thailand to strengthen labour ties with landmark agreements

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka and Thailand are set to significantly bolster bilateral labour cooperation following the scheduled signing of two historic legal agreements in Bangkok on 14 September ... Read More


Dehiwala grenade attack targeted wrong house, police say

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The hand grenade attack on a house in the Sirisangabo Road area in Dehiwala this morning (11) was a crime committed due to a wrong target, according to the police. Two children... Read More


Modernised Bambalapitiya Railway Station opened

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The modernised Bambalapitiya Railway Station was declared open for public use today (10) under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. The renovation was completed ... Read More


Pharmacy owner remanded over illegal sale of prescription drugs

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The Mawanella Magistrate's Court ordered a 41-year-old pharmacy owner, known among drug users as "Pethi Akka", to be remanded until 22 September for allegedly selling prescripti... Read More


Families of deceased migrant workers to receive Rs. 2m

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath announced today (10) that the compensation paid to the families of migrant workers who die during over... Read More


Namal alleges massive coal shortage worth Rs. 4.62bn

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa alleged today in Parliament that 120,000 metric tonnes of coal worth 4.62 billion rupees have gone missing from ... Read More