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More than 2,000 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday (08) stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement. He highlighted the pivotal role of dedicate... Read More


Operation launched to stop illegal recruitment of Sri Lankan Army veterans for Russian-Ukrainian war

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Ministry of Defence states that an operation has been launched in order to arrest the individuals who are involved in directing retired Sri Lankan Army soldiers to join Russian... Read More


State Minister Diana Gamage loses MP seat

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 08) declared that State Minister Diana Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a parliamentary seat. Accordingly, delivering its verdict today,... Read More


Three including Police Constable, Sergeant arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Three persons including a Police Constable, and a Sergeant attached to the Kottawa Police Station have been arrested by Bribery Commission officers while accepting a bribe of Rs. 2... Read More


Two retired army officers arrested for illegally recruiting Sri Lankans for Russian forces

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Two retired officers of the Sri Lanka Army have been arrested for illegally recruiting Sri Lankan army soldiers to be employed in the Russian military. Accordingly, a retired Majo... Read More


Ex-NMRA chief arrested by CID, grilled for over 10 hours

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Former CEO of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Dr. Vijith Gunasekara, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday (08). He has ... Read More


Shooting in Ahungalla leaves a man dead

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- A 54-year-old man was shot dead by two gunmen in Bogahapitiya area of Ahungalla on Wednesday evening (08). The assailants, who had arrived on a motorcycle, have shot a man at his ... Read More


Shooting in Ahungalla leaves one person dead

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- One person was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bogahapitiya area of Ahungalla on Wednesday evening (08), the police said. Reportedly, the victim has succumbed to injuries upon... Read More


Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu hit a sensational hundred to set up a big win in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier final against Scotland. Sarah Bryce, standing in as ... Read More


COPF summons Public Security Secretary and Immigration CG

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has summoned the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration for an inquiry tomorro... Read More