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TNL celebrates 32 years as Sri Lanka's first private television broadcaster

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Today (21) marks the 32nd anniversary of TNL (Telshan Network Limited), Sri Lanka's first private television media channel. TNL was founded by Shan Wickramasinghe and officially... Read More


World Bank approves $150M program to support Sri Lanka's clean energy transition

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The World Bank Group approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka's move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program-Secure, Affordable, and Sustainab... Read More


Two Police Sergeants arrested for soliciting bribes

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Two Police Sergeants attached to the Ampara Divisional Criminal Investigation Division were arrested today (June 21) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Co... Read More


Police bust fake currency racket after suspect nabbed with counterfeit notes

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Hatharaliyadda Police have uncovered a counterfeit currency note operation following a tip-off received last afternoon (20), concerning the circulation of fake currency in th... Read More


Complaint filed with FCID against ex-President Maithripala

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Vice Chairman of the Eppawala Cooperative Society, Lakshman Jayawardena has lodged a formal complaint with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) concerning the a... Read More


Three dead, over 25 injured in bus accident in Badulla

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- UPDATE: (6.58 p.m.) - The death toll from the bus accident at Dunhinda in Badulla has climbed to three after another passenger succumbed to injuries, according to hospital source... Read More


SriLankan Airlines' newly acquired Airbus completes maiden flight

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- SriLankan Airlines' newly acquired Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft successfully completed its maiden commercial flight, departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)... Read More


21 underage children taken into custody while begging and vending on streets

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Sri Lanka Police have taken into custody 21 underage children who were found begging and selling goods on the streets under unsafe conditions. The operation was carried out as a... Read More


Valid Israeli visa mandatory for Sri Lankans exiting via Egypt - Embassy

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has announced that it is now mandatory for Sri Lankans intending to travel from Israel to Sri Lanka via Egypt to possess a valid Israeli visa, in... Read More


Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been granted bail after being produced before the Fort Magistrate's Court today (20), sai... Read More