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Case against Namal Rajapaksa to be taken up in January

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (07) ordered that the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa and several other suspects in connection with a... Read More


CCTV footage of Navinna shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- CCTV camera footage of the shooting incident that took place last night (06) in the Navinna area of Maharagama has been received by 'Ada Derana'. According to the Police Media Di... Read More


Three Indians arrested with 12kg of 'Kush' cannabis at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Three foreign nationals, one male and two females, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle 12 kilograms and 160 grams of 'Kush... Read More


Mental health concerns rise among schoolchildren, health officials warn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Ministry of Health states that school students are currently experiencing some degree of mental stress due to various social factors. Acting Director of the Directorate of Me... Read More


Five injured in shooting incident at Borella

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- At least five individuals have been injured and admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo following a shooting incident that occurred at Sahasrapura in Borella. The incident o... Read More


Constitutional Council to convene today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Constitutional Council (CC) is scheduled to meet at 1.30 p.m. today (07) at the Parliament complex, chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Meanwhile, the letter removin... Read More


Re-scrutinized results of 2024 A/L exam released

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The re-scrutinized results of the GCE Advanced Level Examinations 2024, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. The results can be obtained by ent... Read More


Former Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Kandy Magistrate's Courthas ordered retired Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody to be released on bail. Former Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody, who was arrested by the Criminal Inves... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve up by 1% in July 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 1% to USD 6.14 billion in July 2025, compared to USD 6.08 billion in June 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).... Read More


Customs agrees to release 991 detained BYD vehicles subject to conditions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Director General of Sri Lanka Customs agreed before the Court of Appeal today to release 991 vehicles of the 'BYD' brand that are currently detained by customs, subject to cer... Read More