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AIR TAXIS ENVISIONED FOR THE LOS ANGELES 2028 OLYMPICS

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are exploring the possibility of using air taxis to transport spectators, potentially offering a way to bypass the city's heavy tr... Read More


TEMPORARY NUMBER PLATES PERMITTED FOR NEWLY REGISTERED VEHICLES AMID SHORTAGE

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that motorists who have recently registered their vehicles but have not yet received their permanent number plates will be permitted ... Read More


MONEY LAUNDERING CASE AGAINST YOSHITHA RAJAPAKSA AND DAISY FOREST ADJOURNED TO JULY 11

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has adjourned the hearing of the money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Da... Read More


COURT REJECTS CIABOC'S REQUEST TO REVOKE BAIL OF CHAMARA SAMPATH

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (16) denied a request from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to revoke the bail granted to... Read More


"GOV PAY" DIGITAL PAYMENT SYSTEM INTEGRATED WITH THE SUPREME COURT

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The "Gov Pay" digital payment system was integrated with the Supreme Court's payment processes yesterday (15). This integration will facilitate various Supreme Court services, in... Read More


SABARAGAMUWA UNIVERSITY RAGGING-RELATED DEATH: TEN STUDENTS FURTHER REMANDED

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Ten students who were arrested in connection with the ragging-related death of a second-year student at Sabaragamuwa University have been further remanded until May 29. The reman... Read More


SUPREME COURT TO CONSIDER PM'S FR PETITION

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Supreme Court ordered that the Fundamental Rights petition, alleging a violation of rights by police actions during a protest at Polduwa junction, Battaramulla in 2024, filed ... Read More


SRI LANKA STOCKS UP TODAY

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Sri Lankan stocks were up today (15), with the All Share Price Index rising 183.55 points to 16,314.79 points. The S&P SL20 index also rose 61.60 points, to end the day at 4,795.... Read More


SRI LANKA ENGAGES IN BILATERAL TALKS WITH CZECH REPUBLIC AND GERMANY

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Sri Lanka is actively engaged in strengthening its international ties, with discussions held yesterday (14) to enhance bilateral relations with both the Czech Republic and Germany... Read More


FORMER SRI LANKA CRICKETER APPOINTED USA HEAD COACH

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- USA Cricket has appointed former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper, Pubudu Dassanayake, as the head coach of the men's national team. Dassanayake is a former international cricketer who has... Read More