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Complaint filed with Bribery Commission against Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A complaint has been filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, alleging involvement in co... Read More


Warrant issued for the arrest of ex-MP Athuraliye Rathana Thero

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Member of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero. The warrant was issued by the Colombo Magistrate's Court today, according ... Read More


Sri Lanka's food insecurity drops from 24% to 16% - World Food Programme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Sri Lanka has reduced its food insecurity rate from 24% to 16%, according to Philip Ward, the newly appointed representative and the Country Director of the United Nations World ... Read More


Trump tariffs won't significantly reduce U.S. debts: U.S. economists

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- U.S. economists deem that hiking tariffs may slow the growth of U.S. debts but not achieve any significant reduction, said a report released by the Fortune magazine on its websit... Read More


Two more petitions filed challenging bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Two more petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented in Parliament by the government to revoke the privileges of former Presidents, accordin... Read More


ASPI closes at new all-time high today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 252.16 points today. Accordingly, the ASPI rose by 252.16 poin... Read More


Entry to BIA Departure Lobby restricted at peak hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Visitor entry tickets to the Departure Lobby of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will not be issued during peak hours of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the Airport... Read More


Court orders police to report on progress into Kotahena schoolgirl suicide incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court was informed today that police are continuing investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of a schoolgirl who died by suicide after jumping from a... Read More


Naked body found in paddy field in Badulla

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Police say the naked body of an elderly man who died under mysterious circumstances was found in a paddy field adjacent to the Kailagoda Elders' Home in Badulla this morning (18)... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), said Ada Derana reporter. Co... Read More