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Electricity price hike proposed to cover coal scam losses

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The government proposes to increase electricity bills by 30% in May, following an 11% hike in April to generate Rs. 41.5 billion, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated in Par... Read More


Island-wide raids net 585 suspects

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Police took 585 suspects into custody yesterday (7) after inspecting 28,142 individuals during crime and drug prevention operations, according to the Police Media Division. Thes... Read More


IMF delegation meets Minister Sunil Handunnetti.

SriLanka, April 7 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, for a special discussion yesterday... Read More


Dutch tourist rescued after getting lost in Singimale Forest.

SriLanka, April 7 -- Officers from the Hatton Police successfully rescued a 20-year-old Dutch woman who was stranded on the summit of the Singimale Forest Reserve in Hatton. The woman, identified as ... Read More


Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa ordered to declare assets.

SriLanka, April 7 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) notified former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit regarding his assets, expenditures, ... Read More


Namal criticises government's stance on assets.

SriLanka, April 7 -- Assets are considered social capital when held by those in government, but labelled as theft when belonging to the opposition or public servants, claims SLPP National Organiser an... Read More


Major drug trafficking associates of Kanjipani Imran arrested in Wattala.

SriLanka, April 7 -- Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested a key associate and a female accomplice who managed local drug operations under the direction of overseas-based organized criminals Kan... Read More


Parliament to convene tomorrow for adjournment debate.

SriLanka, April 7 -- Parliament is scheduled to meet again tomorrow (08). The Parliamentary Communications Department states that a decision was made to hold a one-day adjournment debate on the curre... Read More


Major three-wheeler theft ring uncovered following drug arrest.

SriLanka, April 7 -- Kiribathgoda Police uncovered a series of three-wheeler thefts across several areas following a confession from a suspect initially detained on drug charges. Police Headquarters s... Read More


Pelmadulla PS opposition members protest gas price hike.

SriLanka, April 7 -- Opposition members of the Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha entered the council chamber today (07) carrying firewood bundles, gas cylinders, and protest signs to voice their dissent aga... Read More