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'Sathosa' case against Johnston Fernando adjourned till July 30

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Johnston Fernando and three others was taken up for hearing ... Read More


Sri Lanka grants clearance to FAO research vessel

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The government has granted clearance to a research vessel of the Food and Agriculture Organization scheduled to commence research engagements in Sri Lanka in August. Thushara Ro... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs in May

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to 0.6% in May 2025, compared to -0.8% in April 2025, a... Read More


Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison granted bail

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded over allegations of unlawfully releasing ... Read More


Nissanka Senadhipathi arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Chairman of the Avant Garde Maritime Services Company, Nissanka Senadhipathi has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) t... Read More


CPC prepares for any possible fuel crisis amidst Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it is planning to take necessary measures if any possible fuel crisis arises in the future due to the ongoing conflict and escalating ... Read More


Stay order issued on inaugural session of Wanathawilluwa PS

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Appeal Court today (23) issued an interim order preventing the holding of the inaugural session of the Wanathawilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which was scheduled to be held tomorro... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against ex-MP Sajin Vass

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (23) issued a warrant for the arrest of former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who failed to appear before the court in connection wi... Read More


Sri Lanka calls upon all parties to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Sri Lanka has called upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Touri... Read More


Over 16,000 kg of narcotics seized in raids under new govt - Acting IGP

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Since the incumbent government assumed power on 29 September 2024, police raids have resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics, according to Acting Inspector... Read More