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Suspect remanded in murder of piano teacher

SriLanka, March 30 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered today (30) that a man suspected of the murder of Mitrani Fernando, a widowed piano teacher residing at Wijerama Mawatha, be ... Read More


Shots fired at a fleeing vehicle... Two arrested

SriLanka, March 30 -- Officers from the Police Narcotic Bureau opened fire on a group of suspects attempting to escape in a car in front of a shopping mall in Negombo. The incident occurred as the su... Read More


Sarath Ganegoda resigns as Chairman of SriLankan Airlines and SriLankan Catering

SriLanka, March 30 -- Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Limited and SriLankan Catering Limited, has tendered his resignation from both Boards, effective 31 March 2026. Until a new Chair... Read More


Investigation launched into theft of a Bible

SriLanka, March 30 -- Cinnamon Gardens Police informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (30) that an investigation commenced regarding the alleged theft of a Bible valued at Rs. 20,... Read More


Sri Lankan police arrest fugitives deported from India over drug trafficking case

Srilanka, March 29 -- Officers at Katunayake Airport apprehend two men suspected of aiding a large-scale narcotics operation following their deportation from India. The suspects, aged 23 and 57, fled... Read More


Russian Deputy Foreign Minister scheduled to visit Sri Lanka

Srilanka, March 29 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Andrey Rudenko, is set to undertake an official visit to the country. The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka announced th... Read More


Sixteen arrested for gambling inside bus at Diyatalawa station

Srilanka, March 29 -- Police arrested 16 people while they played a game of "Buru" inside a bus parked overnight at the Diyatalawa bus station. The group includes bus drivers, conductors, and shop wo... Read More


Rainfall in several areas

Srilanka, March 29 -- The Department of Meteorology predicts showers or thundershowers in parts of Sabaragamuwa province and the districts of Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, and Matara after 2.00 pm today. ... Read More


Rupee depreciates against US Dollar

Srilanka, March 29 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee recorded a 1.4% depreciation against the US Dollar so far this year. Central Bank weekly economic data indicates that the total liquidity deficit stands at ... Read More


Hiru dominates Raigam Tele'es 2025

Srilanka, March 29 -- Hiru Media Network secured multiple top honours across key categories at Raigam Tele'es 2025. Hiru TV led the achievements, winning Best Television News Telecast of the Year alo... Read More