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UNP clarifies stance on removing Ven. Gnanasara Thera's robe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena made a special statement regarding the United National Party's stance on the removal of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera's robe and dressing hi... Read More


Immediate investigation ordered into Rs. 704 million land fraud attempt

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued an order to the Criminal Investigation Department today (08), an immediate investigation must be conducted and facts reported ... Read More


Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments. The bill was read for the third time today (08) and passed in Parliament with amendments. The seco... Read More


Special committee approved to review laws on monks' detention and escort

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that a committee will be appointed to review and propose amendments to existing laws, standing orders and regulations governing the tr... Read More


Suspect remanded over USD 25 million illegal money transfers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A 25-year-old suspect arrested in connection with sending USD 25 million to foreign accounts through six fake companies under the guise of importing goods during 2024 and 2025 was... Read More


ASPI drops over 280 points as CSE closes lower

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 20,234.34 after losing 283.21 points today (8). The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,762.56 following a 53.84 -point lo... Read More


Warning issued over severe lightning and heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A warning advisory regarding severe lightning was issued. The Department of Meteorology stated that a high possibility of severe lightning accompanied by thundershowers exists in... Read More


Rohitha Bogollagama arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- An official of the Bribery Commission stated that the former minister, who arrived at the Bribery Commission today (07) to provide a statement regarding a corruption charge, was a... Read More


Two police intelligence officers remanded until Oct 21 over Easter attack probe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Two police intelligence officers, arrested and remanded in connection with ongoing investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, were ordered to be further remanded unt... Read More


Government to seek legal advice if private fuel companies further limit distribution

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The government will seek legal advice to act under the Petroleum Act and ministerial powers if private fuel supply companies further limit fuel distribution to filling stations, E... Read More