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Driving under influence may lead to U.S. visa revocation: Embassy

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong reminder to all U.S. visa holders and applicants that driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense under U.S. law, which... Read More


Sujeewa Senasinghe released on bail over Rs. 100 Mm luxury vehicle case

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Former State Minister and Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe was today released on a surety bail of Rs. 200,000 by Fort Chief Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura over a case involving ... Read More


Passenger nabbed at BIA with kush drug stock

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A SriLankan air passenger was arrested this morning (16) by customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after attempting to smuggle a stock of "Kush" drugs ... Read More


Court bars YouTuber 'Sudaa' from defaming Diyawadana Nilame

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Colombo District Court issued an enjoining order restraining YouTuber Sudantha Thilakasiri, also known as "Sudaa," and another individual from publishing defamatory statement... Read More


Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to regional solar cooperation

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to strengthening regional solar cooperation and securing sustainable energy for the future, as she addre... Read More


Constable linked to murder of 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' released on bail

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Hasitha Roshan, a constable attached to the Athurugiriya Police, who was in remand custody over allegations of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanje... Read More


President wants more focus on digitalization, public transport in 2026 budget

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to focus more on projects centered around areas such as digitalization, strengthening public transport and integrating... Read More


Spike in skin diseases sparks health warning

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A sudden rise in skin-related illnesses has been reported across the country, causing concern among health officals, the Health Promotion Bureau said. Dermatologist Dr. Janaka A... Read More


Former UPFA PS member sentenced to death

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Former United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha, Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Wasantha, alias Alibaby, has been sentenced to death. The ord... Read More


Caution urged for Sri Lanka's South Sudan crude deal

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's interest in diversifying its oil supply portfolio by exploring crude imports from South Sudan may pose serious political, logistical, and technical challenges, Sri La... Read More