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Johnston Fernando, sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons were among five suspects further remanded until February 20 by the Wattala Magistrate's Court following their arrest by the Fin... Read More


President congratulates Tarique Rahman on Bangladesh election victory

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his best wishes to the people of Bangladesh for reaffirming their faith in democracy and congratulated Tarique Rahman on leading the B... Read More


Minister Anura Karunathilaka resigns from Committee probing release of 323 containers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka has resigned from the Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on the release of 323 containe... Read More


Fund raising scam using Energy Minister's photo: Ministry warns

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Ministry of Energy warned that a fraudulent fund-raising campaign has been reported using a fake WhatsApp number featuring a photograph of Minister Kumara Jayakody to solicit... Read More


Jana Aragalaya Alliance signals appeals in Amarakeerthi case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Jana Aragalaya Alliance said appeals are expected against the death sentences for 12 accused in the killing of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer. Sp... Read More


Fishermen call off nine-day Satyagraha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the government's ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine net) fishing was cal... Read More


Two shot dead in Akuregoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Two persons, including a woman, were shot dead in Akuregoda a short while ago, police said. According to police, the victims were inside a vehicle parked near a supermarket when... Read More


National Hospital officials remanded over Rs. 50,000 bribery allegation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- An Acting Minor Staff Supervisor of the National Hospital in Colombo and a Health Labourer attached to the same division were ordered to be remanded till February 24 by Colombo C... Read More


CID launches probe into fraudulent emails circulating in Director's name

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation after fraudulent emails were circulated falsely claiming to be from its Director, Shani Abeysekara. The... Read More


Australia ready to help Sri Lanka join RCEP-world's largest free trade zone

Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Australia is willing to help Sri Lanka join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which is the world's largest free trade agreement covering 15 nations and nearl... Read More