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Suspect arrested for defrauding over Rs. 150 mln by promising jobs in Korea

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A suspect who defrauded large sums of money by promising foreign employment opportunities in South Korea has been arrested by officers of the Colombo Central Crime Investigation ... Read More


Govt's large-scale development projects to begin in Sept - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Minister Bimal Ratnayake announced that the government's large-scale development projects will commence in September. He stated that the first phase of these projects will comme... Read More


NTC to introduce unified timetable for long-distance bus services

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has decided to operate long-distance passenger transport buses, both by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private companies, under ... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Wellampitiya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A shooting incident has been reported early this morning (25) at a lodge in the Kittampahuwa area of Wellampitiya. The shooting reportedly targeted two individuals who were stay... Read More


US suspends chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq over 'serious' side effects: Valneva

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- US health authorities have suspended the licence for the Ixchiq vaccine against the chikungunya virus following reports of "serious adverse events", the drug's French maker said ... Read More


GMOA calls off planned strike

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to call off their island-wide token strike, which was scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m. today (August 25) in all ... Read More


Colombo Range DIG Uditha Liyanage remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Colombo Range, Uditha Liyanage, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with allegations of aiding and... Read More


Rapper arrested with fake firearm and narcotics

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Rapper Madhawa Prasad, popularly known by his stage name 'Maduwa', has been arrested by the Kahathuduwa Police for possession of a fake firearm and narcotics, according to police... Read More


President appoints 28-member Task Force to develop Tourism industry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A Presidential Task Force has been appointed for the implementation of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Programme. The 28-member Task Force has been appointed by President Anur... Read More


New Chairman for Sri Lanka Law Commission appointed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Appointments to the Chairman and members of the Law Commission of Sri Lanka, which functions under the Ministry of Justice and National Unity, were presented today (25) at the Mi... Read More