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Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe
Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe
An Agricultural Research & Production Assistant has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1.2 million from a person to provide part of a government land for cultivation. MORE..
Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
A boat carrying a stock of suspected narcotics has been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Southern seas. MORE..
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
US President Donald Trump says “great progress” was made during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, with the pair agreeing to face-to-face talks in Hungary. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit
Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump was speaking on a call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s planned White House visit to seek more support in the war with Russia. MORE..
Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF
Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country’s recovery from a deep economic crisis. MORE..
Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers
Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices. MORE..
No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim
No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim
India on Thursday rejected outright US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with him, assuring that New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue
Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue
Sri Lanka Customs says it has recorded its highest one-day revenue of Rs. 24,918 million yesterday (October 15). MORE..
Narcotics haul recovered from southern seas presented to court
Narcotics haul recovered from southern seas presented to court
The narcotics haul recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy while floating in the sea off the southern coast has been presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
Madagascar’s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday and was open to talks with the African Union, after it suspended the country’s membership following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. MORE..
Court sets date to take up Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake’s petition
Court sets date to take up Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake’s petition
The Court of Appeal has fixed for consideration the writ petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises, for 10 November 2025. MORE..
Over 300,000 driver’s licenses to be issued within three months – Ministry officials
Over 300,000 driver’s licenses to be issued within three months – Ministry officials
Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee that currently, more than 300,000 driver’s licenses are pending issuance, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them within the next three months. MORE..
Women’s Caucus proposes Parliament debate on breast cancer awareness
Women’s Caucus proposes Parliament debate on breast cancer awareness
A special awareness session on breast cancer prevention and related programs was held in Parliament for the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus. MORE..
Court informed of Customs’ decision on releasing detained vehicles
Court informed of Customs’ decision on releasing detained vehicles
The Court of Appeal was informed today (16) that vehicles detained for being imported from countries other than their country of manufacture, under letters of credit opened in Sri Lanka, may be released subject to specified conditions. MORE..
PM Harini Amarasuriya visits alma mater Hindu College in India
PM Harini Amarasuriya visits alma mater Hindu College in India
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday visited her alma mater, the Hindu College of Delhi University, reliving memories of her student days at the prestigious institution. MORE..
Three police teams currently interrogating six suspects including ‘Ishara Sewwandi’
Three police teams currently interrogating six suspects including ‘Ishara Sewwandi’
Three police teams are currently interrogating six suspects, including ‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’ MORE..
Former SECSL Director Dilhara Wijedasa granted bail
Former SECSL Director Dilhara Wijedasa granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Nilu Dilhara Wijedasa, former Director of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka (SECSL). MORE..
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign nears Rs. 400,000
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign nears Rs. 400,000
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen significantly following the continuous increase in global gold prices. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economic performance has improved – IMF
Sri Lanka’s economic performance has improved – IMF
Sri Lanka’s economic performance has improved following the debt restructuring process, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated. MORE..
Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80
Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80
Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga has died of cardiac arrest in Kerala, India. MORE..
Former SECSL Director Dilhara Wijedasa arrested by Bribery Commission
Former SECSL Director Dilhara Wijedasa arrested by Bribery Commission
Nilu Dilhara Wijedasa, the former Executive Director of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka (SECSL), has been arrested on bribery allegations. MORE..
Over 500 individuals arrested during island-wide police raids
Over 500 individuals arrested during island-wide police raids
Over 500 individuals have been arrested by Police yesterday during island-wide crime and drug prevention operations aimed at apprehending suspects involved in various criminal activities. MORE..
PNB Director transferred due to ongoing probe against him - sources
PNB Director transferred due to ongoing probe against him - sources
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hemal Prashantha, who served as the Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) was transferred in connection with an ongoing investigation against him, according to sources from Police Headquarters. MORE..
Low taxes and inequitable policies deepened Sri Lanka’s economic crisis - HRW
Low taxes and inequitable policies deepened Sri Lanka’s economic crisis - HRW
Sri Lanka’s tax policies played a driving role in the country’s devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to the chronic underfunding of education and other public services, Human Rights Watch said in a report released recently. MORE..