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Now everyone equal before the law, President asserts

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that both the political authority and public officials have a responsibility to ensure that the Rs. 500 billion allocated by the gove... Read More


Ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne leaves Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement regarding the controversial SriLan... Read More


22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA further remanded

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The group of 22 Buddhist monks recently arrested at the Katunayake Airport over the smuggling of "Kush" cannabis and "Hashish" from Thailand have been further remanded until May 2... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 112B govt-funded Rambukkana-Galagedara section of Central Expressway

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the construction of the Rambukkana-Galagedara section of the Central Expressway, with the project to be fully funded by the Gover... Read More


Opposition writes to Chief Justice over President's remarks on court verdicts

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Opposition has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Justice requesting attention over a statement allegedly made by the President concerning a pending court ruling, according t... Read More


Two remanded over alleged bail fraud in relation to Kapila Chandrasena's case

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Two suspects accused of arranging two fake sureties to secure bail for former Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who recently died under mysterious circumstances, have be... Read More


Three killed in separate road accidents across the island

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A total of three individuals have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the island, police said. An accident was reported last morning (10) when a thre... Read More


29-year-old arrested with stock of 'Ice' in Attidiya

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A 29-year-old man was arrested with 76 grams and 100 milligrams of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) in the Kahawita area of Attidiya. The arrest was made during a raid carried out... Read More


54 foreign nationals arrested in Hikkaduwa over suspected cybercrime activities

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A total of 54 foreign nationals have been arrested today (11) at a tourist hotel in Dodanduwa, Hikkaduwa, on suspicion of involvement in cyber-related criminal activities, the Spe... Read More


All sand mining permits in Mannar temporarily suspended

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- All sand mining permits in the Mannar District have been temporarily suspended following concerns that have arisen regarding the issuance of permits in the district. The decision... Read More