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Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue remanded over bribery charge

Deputy Commissioner of Inland Revenue remanded over bribery charge

Former Health Ministry Secretary Chandragupta granted bail

Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, who had been remanded following arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of unlawfully amassing over Rs. 35 million in assets, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Sri Lanka-Pakistan discuss ways to improve economic, educational, and political ties

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have held discussions to improve social, economic, educational, and political ties between the two nations. MORE..

President vows to deliver justice to Easter attack victims, regardless of institutional challenges

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that every possible step will be taken to ensure justice to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks, without allowing the passage of time to obscure the truth. MORE..

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. MORE..

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Injured tusker ‘Bhathiya’ shows signs of improvement

Treatment for the critically injured wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ continued for a third day today (08), with veterinarians reporting that the elephant is showing some signs of activity. MORE..

Payment of monthly pension to farmers to resume from this month

All necessary measures have been taken to resume paying monthly pensions to farmers who previously lost their pension, starting this month, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has stated. MORE..

Four including ex-DMT Commissioner General granted bail

Four persons, including former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass 1.2 million, 250,000 from India

A total of 1,204,046 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..

Fire breaks out at Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala

A fire has broken out at the Karadiyana garbage dump in Piliyandala. MORE..

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Gems and jewellery can become Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest export earner – NGJA Chairman (English)

Gems and jewellery can become Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest export earner – NGJA Chairman (English)

No decision has been made to restrict vehicle imports -CBSL (English)

“Ignoring peoples' language rights led to an arms struggle” - Justice Minister (English)

FSP demands names of companies behind red-flagged containers (English)

Recommendations on admissions to KDU Medical Faculty: Annual admissions to be limited to 150 (English)

'Healthcare is not just a service. It is a social necessity' - PM Harini (English)

'Japanese support for Sri Lanka's debt negotiations is commendable' – Harshana Suriyapperuma (English)

Current Tourism Act hinders inter-ministerial collaboration, Foreign Minister says (English)

'Will take legal action over the abduction in Weligama' - Minister (English)

Four provinces identified as high-risk zones for spread of dengue (English)

Vocational education will be crucial for Sri Lanka's renaissance – PM Harini (English)

New Tourism Act to be formulated; Necessary reforms to be initiated – Dy Minister (English)

'Praja Shakthi' national programme launched to eradicate poverty (English)

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena remanded (English)

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Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland’s coast is breakthrough for tidal energy

Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland’s coast is breakthrough for tidal energy

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week

Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash

Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash

Entertainment

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par surpasses his Taare Zameen Par at box office

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par surpasses his Taare Zameen Par at box office

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office

China’s first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave

China’s first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave

Kamal Haasan restrained by Bengaluru court from making defamatory remarks on Kannada

Kamal Haasan restrained by Bengaluru court from making defamatory remarks on Kannada

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Sri Lanka opts to bat against Bangladesh in series decider at Pallekele

Sri Lanka opts to bat against Bangladesh in series decider at Pallekele

Wiaan Mulder reveals why he did not go for Brian Lara’s 400-run record

Sri Lanka-Bangladesh final ODI at Pallekele

Pathum Nissanka among ICC Player of the month nominees for June

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hits 367 but opts not to chase Brian Lara’s 400 world record