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Two more petitions filed challenging bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Two more petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented in Parliament by the government to revoke the privileges of former Presidents, accordin... Read More


ASPI closes at new all-time high today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 252.16 points today. Accordingly, the ASPI rose by 252.16 poin... Read More


Entry to BIA Departure Lobby restricted at peak hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Visitor entry tickets to the Departure Lobby of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will not be issued during peak hours of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the Airport... Read More


Court orders police to report on progress into Kotahena schoolgirl suicide incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court was informed today that police are continuing investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of a schoolgirl who died by suicide after jumping from a... Read More


Naked body found in paddy field in Badulla

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Police say the naked body of an elderly man who died under mysterious circumstances was found in a paddy field adjacent to the Kailagoda Elders' Home in Badulla this morning (18)... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), said Ada Derana reporter. Co... Read More


Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.5 million in 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The number of tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded the 1.5 million mark, according to Minister of Tourism Vijitha Herath. Published by HT Digital... Read More


Hartal called by ITAK a resounding success, Shanakiyan says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The hartal called by the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, was a resounding success, according to Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamani... Read More


Rajitha Senaratne files motion requesting temporarily suspension of arrest warrant

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed a motion before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, seeking a temporary suspension of the warrant issued for his arrest in connection with... Read More


Airports & Aviation Services company records 78% growth in operational profit in H1 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The operational profit of the Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited has increased by 78% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in the pr... Read More