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Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera served indictments

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Gampaha High Court has formally served indictments on a group of defendants, including former Minister Mervyn Silva and former state minister Prasanna Ranaweera, in connectio... Read More


Underworld figure 'Commando Salinda' remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that the high-profile organised crime suspect known as "Commando Salinda," who was previously held in the custody of the Criminal Inves... Read More


Court issues 7-day detention order on 'Podi Lassie'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Baddegama Magistrate's Court has granted permission for the Galle Police Crime Division to detain and question for seven days the underworld figure Janith Madushanka, alias '... Read More


Colombo's inflation drops to 1.6% in February 2026

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, decreased to 1.6% in February 2026, compared to 2.3% in Jan... Read More


Sri Lanka marks three months since devastating Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Today (27) marks three months since Cyclone Ditwah, considered one of the most devastating cyclonic storms to impact Sri Lanka, caused widespread destruction across the island. ... Read More


Disaster Relief Officers halt duties from today over unmet demands

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Grama Niladharis, Disaster Relief Service Officers and Technical Officers have decided to temporarily halt their Cyclone Ditwah-related relief services from today (27), citing se... Read More


Sri Lanka Police launches 'Tell IGP' online platform for public complaints

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Sri Lanka Police has introduced the "Tell IGP" project, an online platform that enables members of the public to submit complaints directly to the Inspector General of Police (IG... Read More


Ex-minister Priyankara Jayaratne's corruption case fixed for further evidence hearing

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the further hearing of evidence in the corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to... Read More


Appeals Court upholds death sentence on drug trafficker 'Sudakaran'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Court of Appeal has decided to uphold the death sentence imposed on the defendant, Jayasingam Rajeev, alias "Sudakaran," dismissing an appeal he had filed against the sentenc... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes increased investments and tourists from India - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as Sri Lanka moves towards sustainable growth, the country welcomes investors and tourists who contribute to strengthening econo... Read More