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Ex-President Mahinda's Chief Security Officer remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Neville Wanniarachchi, the chief security officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission earlier today, has been remanded until October ... Read More


"It is humans who destroy the environment, but it is also humans who can protect it" - PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that citizens have a responsibility to protect the Earth and ensure that a better environment is passed down to future generations... Read More


UN launches landmark study on how climate change, gender and security in Sri Lanka are interconnected

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The United Nations (UN) launched a landmark study on how climate change, gender and security in Sri Lanka are interconnected. Commissioned by the Joint UN Development Programme (U... Read More


Fire breaks out at Galle Prison

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- A fire has reportedly broken out at the Galle Prison premises. It is reported that two fire engines from the Galle Municipal Council have been dispatched to the scene to help ext... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda's Chief Security Officer produced before court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Neville Wanniarachchi, the chief security officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CI... Read More


SC sets date to hear FR petition filed by ex-Minister Rishad Bathiudeen

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen - challenging his arrest and detention under a detention order in 202... Read More


Ashoka Dharmasena appointed as DIG of Police Narcotics Bureau

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Western Province North Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ashoka Dharmasena has been appointed as the DIG of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). Meanwhile, DIG Oshan Hewawit... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda's Chief Security Officer Neville Wanniarachchi arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Chief Security Officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Neville Wanniarachchi has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CI... Read More


SLS certification to be made mandatory for plastic bottles and children's items from April 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- It will be mandatory for manufacturers to obtain the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification for plastic items such as feeding bottles and lunch boxes used by schoolchildren befor... Read More


Importers object to Treasury proposal to release detained vehicles with 35% surcharge

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Counsels representing a group of vehicle importers have raised objections before the Court of Appeal against a proposal submitted by the Treasury to impose a 35% surcharge in orde... Read More