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Woman arrested in connection with double murder in Hungama

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A woman, the owner of the house where a couple was murdered in Wadigala, Hungama, has been arrested by police in connection with the crime. The arrest was made based on allegatio... Read More


Supreme Court grants permission to hear FR filed by Shani Abeysekara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Supreme Court today (08) granted permission to hear three fundamental rights petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara, the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a... Read More


Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 30 - Transport Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has announced that commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on b... Read More


UN Committee expresses concern over Sri Lanka's lack of progress in addressing cases of enforced disappearances

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (UNCED) has expressed concerns over Sri Lanka's purported lack of progress in addressing cases of enforced disappearances, ... Read More


Over 165,000 vehicle number plates yet to be issued, Transport Minister reveals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake today (08) acknowledged in Parliament the on-going delay in the process of issuing new vehicle number pla... Read More


AIIB provides $52 million to strengthen Sri Lanka's power transmission and renewable energy

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Sri Lanka have signed a loan agreement for the Kerawalapitiya-Port L Second Transmission Line Project, under ... Read More


Israelis mark 2 years since October 7 Hamas attacks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US propo... Read More


Mahinda Amaraweera visits ex-President Rajapaksa in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Former Minister Mahinda Amaraweera visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Carlton House in Tangalle today (07). It is reported that Amaraweera met the former President to ... Read More


Local gold price hits historic high after sharp rise in global rates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The price of gold has surpassed USD 3,950 per ounce for the first time in history, global market data indicates. In response to the surge, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased... Read More


Suspect remanded over multiple crimes including murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- An individual arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, including murder, has been remanded until October 21, police stated. The order was issued by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Cou... Read More