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Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka cricketer Nuwan Thushara has apologised to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) regarding his decision to take legal action over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC... Read More


Police arrest 763 in island-wide anti-drug operations

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Sri Lanka Police said a total of 28,837 individuals were inspected island-wide yesterday (09) during daily search operations carried out to curb crime and drug-related activitie... Read More


Stock of unlabeled cosmetics worth Rs. 10 million seized in Pettah

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A stock of unlabeled imported cosmetic products has been taken into custody in Pettah by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). Based on intelligence provided by the Police Spec... Read More


Decision on petitions against post-internship medical appointments on May 8

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Court of Appeal has announced that its order on whether to grant leave to proceed with the petitions challenging the controversial post-internship medical appointment proces... Read More


Liquor outlets to remain closed on April 13-14

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- All liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, the Excise Department has announced. However, the department stated that establishments authorized to... Read More


Strict action against individuals who caused damage to Pettah Bus Stand - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena says strict action will be taken against those responsible for causing damages to the newly renovated Pettah Central ... Read More


China will not allow fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka - Chinese Ambassador

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has stated that China will not allow a fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka under any circumstances. The Ambassador made these remarks ... Read More


IRD records over Rs. 600 bln revenue in first quarter of 2026

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported a strong start to 2026, collecting Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of the year, marking a 17.7% incr... Read More


Health Minister cancels scheduled meeting with GMOA

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the discussion scheduled for today (09) with the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will not be held. Sp... Read More


Kudawa entrance to Sinharaja Reserve closed for six days

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Kudawa Entrance of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve will be closed for six days from tomorrow (10) until April 15, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve Controller's Office announced. Ac... Read More