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Progress of 'Clean Colombo' Programme reviewed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A discussion to review the progress of the 'Clean Colombo' initiative, held in conjunction with the broader 'Clean Sri Lanka' program, was conducted today (09) at the Presidential... Read More


Six suspects acquitted in Ranil Wickremesinghe private house arson case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Six suspects, including Aragalaya activist Priyath Nikeshala and former Member of Parliament J. Sri Ranga, were acquitted and discharged in the case regarding the setting fire to ... Read More


Strong opposition expressed over removal of Gnanasara Thera's robes for court appearance

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Removing the robes of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to produce him in court drew strong opposition, as disrespecting a monk's robes while enforcing the law cannot be j... Read More


Travel ban issued for two directors of illegal TM App pyramid scheme

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A travel ban was issued against two directors of the illegal pyramid company "TM App" for allegedly defrauding millions of rupees of public money by advertising that investing Rs.... Read More


Writ application filed seeking order to quash decision on removing Gnanasara Thera's robes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A writ application was filed in the Court of Appeal seeking an order to quash the decision taken by prison authorities to remove the robes of imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe ... Read More


Plot of land in Millennium City forcefully acquired for metro bus depot, says Nalin Bandara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A plot of land located in Millennium City was forcefully acquired to establish a metro bus depot. Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament Nalin Bandara stated this, addressing... Read More


Ajith Nivard Cabraal withdraws Supreme Court appeal over Greek bond case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- An appeal petition submitted to the Supreme Court by former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal challenging a case filed against him before the Colombo Permanent Trial-at-B... Read More


Financial system confidence rises over short and medium term, CBSL survey shows

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Confidence in the Sri Lankan financial system increased over both short and medium-term horizons during the second half of 2026, according to the Central Bank's Systemic Risk Surv... Read More


Remanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa brought to National Eye Hospital

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, currently in remand custody, was brought to the National Eye Hospital in Colombo today (09) for examinations and treatment, our reporter sai... Read More


Investigation launched into deliberate collisions targeting Metro buses

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A full investigation commenced into an organised process of intentionally causing collisions with 'Metro' buses deployed along seven routes for public transport convenience and to... Read More