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Ex-minister Priyankara Jayaratne's corruption case fixed for further evidence hearing

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the further hearing of evidence in the corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to... Read More


Appeals Court upholds death sentence on drug trafficker 'Sudakaran'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The Court of Appeal has decided to uphold the death sentence imposed on the defendant, Jayasingam Rajeev, alias "Sudakaran," dismissing an appeal he had filed against the sentenc... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes increased investments and tourists from India - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as Sri Lanka moves towards sustainable growth, the country welcomes investors and tourists who contribute to strengthening econo... Read More


Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini is scheduled to arrive in Trincomalee from tomorrow to March 02 and Colombo from March 06 to March 09. The visit aims to provide o... Read More


Three teenage girls arrested over break-in at Kalutara stadium canteen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Three teenage girls have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the canteen of the Vernon U Fernando Stadium in Kalutara and stealing confectioneries and chocolates worth near... Read More


Alarming surge in colon and rectal cancers among 30-50 age group in Sri Lanka: Health authorities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Health authorities have raised concern over a growing incidence of colon and rectal cancers among individuals aged 30 to 50 in Sri Lanka, reflecting a similar global trend. Expe... Read More


Akuregoda double murder: owner of house where shooter was hiding arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The owner of the house that allegedly provided shelter to the second shooter involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at a supermarket's parking lot i... Read More


Sri Lanka and Finland sign MoU on political consultation mechanism in Helsinki

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Finland was held in Helsinki, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and ... Read More


Australian tourist drowns off Weligama coast

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- An Australian national drowned while swimming off the coast of Pelena in Weligama yesterday (25), police stated. The incident occurred when the tourist along with his wife was t... Read More


Dy Minister holds talks to expand foreign employment pathways for Sri Lankans in South Korea

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Bilateral discussions have been held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Eui-hae Ceci... Read More