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UGC to conduct inquiry into alleged sexual assault on female student by Wayamba University lecturer

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) will conduct a formal investigation into an incident where a lecturer at the Wayamba University allegedly detained a female student in his r... Read More


Two former senior state officials arrested on corruption charges

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Two former senior state officials have been apprehended on corruption charges by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Accordingly, former ... Read More


Bail application of 'Ali Roshan' to be heard in December

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Colombo High Court has scheduled a hearing for December 15 to consider the bail application filed by Samarappulige Niraj Roshan alias 'Ali Roshan', who has been sentenced to p... Read More


35 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A total of 35 fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday (03) for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) an... Read More


US$ 1.2 billion worth of vehicles imported in first 9 months, Sept. records highest expenditure

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka imported vehicles worth more than US$ 1.2 billion during the first nine months of 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. According to the External Se... Read More


Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening maritime cooperation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Saudi Arabia has expressed willingness to enhance relations with Sri Lanka through technical collaboration, investment expansion, and knowledge exchange to modernize the fisheries... Read More


Rajarata University lecturers continue their strike action

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Rajarata University Teachers' Association has announced that it will continue the strike action until all its demands are fulfilled. The strike has been initiated over severa... Read More


Organised criminal Welle Saranga's close associate 'Samaposha' arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- An organized criminal gang member identified as 'Madusanka', who is also known by the alias 'Samaposha', has been arrested by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bure... Read More


Six cannabis cultivations raided within forest reserve in Haldummulla

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Six cannabis cultivations within the Akkara Seeya Forest Reserve in Haldummulla have been raided by police, and six individuals who were guarding the cultivations have been arrest... Read More


Youth arrested with 'Kush' cannabis worth over Rs. 21 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A 28-year old Sri Lankan national has been arrested by officers of the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) of Sri Lanka Customs for attempting to smuggle nearly 2.7 kilograms of 'Kush' c... Read More