Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Man drowns after falling into flooded canal in Ratnapura

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A man tragically lost his life today (28) after falling into a flooded canal in the Godigamuwa area of Ratnapura. The deceased has been identified by the police as Chathuranga K... Read More


High Court issues notices to Bribery Commission in Namal Rajapaksa's Airbus case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar today issued notices to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to appear in court on 19 November to pres... Read More


Homagama Police Crimes OIC arrested over youth's death in custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division at the Homagama Police Station has been arrested in connection with the death of a young man while in police custody. The arrest fol... Read More


Case against ex-Navy chief Karannagoda and Yoshitha set for November 23

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Colombo High Court today (28) ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Navy Commander Wasanth... Read More


HRCSL summons three cops over suspect's death in Homagama

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has summoned the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Homagama Police Station and two other police officers to appear before the commis... Read More


Irrigation Department extends Kalu River basin flood warning for next 24 hours

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Irrigation Department extended the flood warning issued for the Kalu River basin for the next 24 hours. Following the extension, authorities advise residents living in low-l... Read More


Rupee depreciates as USD selling rate reaches Rs. 337

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28) with the dollar's selling rate rising to Rs. 337.00, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The C... Read More


Minor flood risk in low-lying areas of Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A minor flood situation is likely in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga floodplain within the next 24 hours due to continuing heavy rainfall, the Irrigation Department has warned.... Read More


Johnston Fernando to plead guilty over luxury car tax evasion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that he intends to plead guilty to charges relating to the possession of a luxury motor vehicle... Read More


Severe thunderstorms expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The department of meteorology has warned of possible thundershowers along with severe lightning in parts of the Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening and... Read More