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Mental health safeguards urged in Keheliya drug case as trial nears end

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Calls are mounting for the implementation of formal mental health safeguards for suspects involved in the ongoing high-profile pharmaceutical-related case linked to former Health ... Read More


Low-pressure system North of Sri Lanka weakens; Final weather bulletin issued

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Meteorology Department says the low-pressure area located north of Sri Lanka has weakened, with its impact on the Bay of Bengal and surrounding sea areas gradually reducing. ... Read More


Colonial-era artefacts are more than museum pieces: Hemachandra

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Cultural objects displaced during the colonial period should not be viewed merely as museum possessions, but as part of the living heritage, identity, and historical memory of nat... Read More


Exchange rate error costs People's Bank Rs. 656 Mn

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The People's Bank said that it is in the process of recovering approximately Rs. 656 million mistakenly paid to customers following a systemic exchange rate error in its remittanc... Read More


NCPA assures justice, protection in Anuradhapura child abuse case

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- NCPA Assures Protection and Justice for Minor Girl in Anuradhapura Abuse Case The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has said that it is closely monitoring investigations... Read More


Claims of 150% vehicle price hike false: Deputy Finance Minister

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha has dismissed claims that vehicle prices would increase by 150% following the government's latest decision to impose additional taxes on vehi... Read More


At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist and is being closely monitored for its behavior, development, and movement over the coming hours, the Met... Read More


Ali Sabry defends govt's vehicle import duty hike

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Sri Lankan government's decision to impose a temporary 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties, calling it a "prudent and timely me... Read More


Suspect arrested over Wanawasala train derailment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal components had allegedly been removed from a railway s... Read More


SriLankan clarifies UAE fraud, Chennai fund misuse cases

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding reports on two separate financial incidents involving a fraudulent payment linked to a compromised service provider email a... Read More