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Shiranthi Rajapaksa's medical report case recalled for afternoon session

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The case regarding accusations of criminal misappropriation and financial irregularities in the Shiranthi Rajapaksa-linked Siriliya Saviya Fund account was scheduled to be called... Read More


Former Galle crime division OIC arrested over murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department arrested the former Officer in Charge of the Galle District Crime Division in connection with the murder of an individual known as Almeida, ... Read More


Specialist medical report of Shiranthi Rajapaksa to be submitted to court today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The report containing recommendations from the medical board appointed to look into the health condition of Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is sc... Read More


Monks continue protest demanding Gnanasara Thera's immediate release

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Monks and supporters demanding the immediate release of Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera remain gathered on the road opposite the Presidential Secretariat as of this morning (16),... Read More


Heavy showers exceeding 100mm expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Heavy showers exceeding 100 millimetres are expected in several areas today as skies remain cloudy across many parts of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. I... Read More


Port City land leased for 99 years at USD 3,000 dollars

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Businesses of Strategic Importance approvals, future investment plans, and current status of apartment complex projects in the Colombo Port City were discussed at length during t... Read More


Bitumen shipments arrive from Europe and China to resume islandwide road construction

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka is currently receiving the required stocks of bitumen from Europe and China, Road Development Authority (RDA) Chairman Sunil Bandaranayake stated. The RDA previously f... Read More


Three released on bail following arrest for unlawful assembly near Presidential Secretariat

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court ordered the release on bail of three individuals arrested for obstructing police duties and unlawfully operating sound amplification equipment near th... Read More


Sri Lanka's largest tusker Kavantissa bids farewell

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The famous tusker 'Kavantissa', recognized as one of the largest and tallest wild elephants in Sri Lanka, died a short while ago. The ailing tusker collapsed this morning in the... Read More


Online system for police clearance applications restored

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The online system for submitting police clearance applications is now fully restored following a system breakdown, the Police Media Division confirmed. The Police Media Division... Read More