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BASL urges to strengthen transparency and accountability in Prisons Dept operations

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has express its serious concern regarding recent reports of an inmate allegedly released from Anuradhapura Prison under the guise of a Pre... Read More


Sri Lanka committed to closing gender pay gap and supporting care economy - Labour Minister

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Addressing the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Sri Lanka's Minister of Labour, Anil Jayantha Fernando, reaffirmed the country's strong commi... Read More


SLPP wants 'corruption-free' person appointed Colombo Mayor

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) says the opposition should be given the opportunity to nominate a Mayor for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). Speaking during a media b... Read More


Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons further remanded

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded, has been further remande... Read More


Ex-President Ranil arrives at CID

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- UPDATE (04.15 p.m.)- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement for around one hour, Ada... Read More


President Anura Kumara lands in Berlin to begin Germany visit

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who left the country yesterday on an official visit to Germany, landed at the Brandenburg International Airport in Berlin, this morning (11). ... Read More


Electricity tariffs increased by 15%

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to increase electricity tariffs by 15% with effect from tomorrow (12). Speaking at a media briefingheld... Read More


Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison further remanded

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- 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


Sri Lanka continues to attract large number of Indian tourists

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) indicate that the country continues to attract a large number of tourists from India. The numb... Read More


Special bus service between Peradeniya and Kandy railway stations

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Special buses have been deployed to transport passengers between the Peradeniya and Kandy railway stations, Sri Lanka Railways stated. A sinkhole that appeared under the railway... Read More