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Former NSB chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam granted bail

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Former Chairman of the National Savings Bank (NSB), Pradeep Kariyawasam, who is also the husband of former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, has been granted bail the Colombo Ma... Read More


Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa remanded

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been remanded until October 13 by the Colombo Magistrate's Court following her arrest by the ... Read More


Bill to establish 'Education Council' to be drafted within one year - PM Harini

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the drafting of a Bill to establish an "Education Council" is expected to be completed within one year, with the objective of stre... Read More


Ex-Minister Rohitha Bogollagama remanded until conclusion of trial

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and produced before court, has been remanded by... Read More


11th National Scout Jamboree to be held from January 17 to 23

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- A discussion between Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and the heads of state and private sector institutions sponsoring the Sri Lanka National Scout Jamboree... Read More


Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa produced before court

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been produced before the Hulftsdorp court, a short while ago. Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arr... Read More


Over 211,000 Sri Lankan workers depart for foreign employment in first 9 months

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) states that 211,666 Sri Lankan migrant workers have departed for foreign employment during the first nine months of this year. ... Read More


2027 Appropriation Bill presented to parliament

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- The Appropriation Bill for 2027 was presented in Parliament today by Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. The Committee on Parliamentary Business... Read More


Former NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam arrested

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Pradeep Kariyawasam, who is former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake's husband and also former Chairman of the National Savings Bank (NSB), has been arrested by officers of the B... Read More


Duo sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment over Wanathawilluwa explosives case

Srilanka, Oct. 7 -- Two individuals who pleaded guilty in connection with a case involving the stockpiling of explosives and other prohibited materials on a property in the Lacto Watta area of Wanatha... Read More