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End of the road for untouchable politicians: President

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed to end political impunity and ensure that the law is enforced equally for all, stressing that national development must be built on th... Read More


''Don't panic buy'' Minister warns public

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake has assured the public that there is no impending fuel shortage in the country, urging consumers not to be misled by rumours circulating on soc... Read More


NPP MP Chandana Sooriyaarachchi arrested

SriLanka, Oct. 8 -- National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Chandana Sooriyaarachchi has been arrested by Athurugiriya Police following a road accident in the Medamandiya area of Panagoda. Acco... Read More


CPC makes profit on petrol but loses on diesel and kerosene

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is making a profit on petrol sales but incurring losses on diesel and kerosene under current retail prices, according to its pricing structur... Read More


IGP orders criminal probe into Colombo Port drug seizure

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a formal criminal investigation into alleged negligence and delays by poli... Read More


Fuel companies to get Rs. 70 per litre diesel subsidy

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- The government will provide Rs. 70 per litre of diesel as part of a Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy approved by the Cabinet to cushion consumers and fuel distributors from the impact o... Read More


Police to introduce on-site drug testing for drivers within three months - IGP

SriLanka, Sept. 21 -- Sri Lanka Police is to introduce specialised on-site drug testing kits within the next two to three months to crack down on the growing trend of motorists driving under the influ... Read More


Govt considers allowing private firms to set fuel prices

SriLanka, Sept. 21 -- The government is examining legal options to allow private fuel distributors to set their own prices within a specified upper and lower range, Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka... Read More


Police probe alleged lapses in Colombo Port Ice bust

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- A Special Police Investigation Unit (SIU) has launched an internal inquiry into potential lapses and negligence surrounding an ongoing investigation into two containers carrying ... Read More


Nine arrested after attack on Wildlife and STF officers in Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A group of individuals has been arrested for obstructing the duties of Wildlife and Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel and launching an attack on them during a raid in Akk... Read More