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Shooting in Ragama Leaves One Dead

Srilanka, July 4 -- A 45-year-old former army soldier was shot dead in the Batuwatte area under the Ragama Police Division last night (3). According to initial investigations, unidentified gunmen arr... Read More


Three Sri Lankan Fugitives Deported from India After Fleeing Bail

Srilanka, July 4 -- Three Sri Lankan suspects who fled to India by boat after being granted bail by local courts were deported back to Sri Lanka yesterday evening (July 3) on a court order and handed ... Read More


Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena Arrested by Bribery Commission

Srilanka, July 4 -- Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested a short while ago by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges related to a corruption investigati... Read More


"Sisu Seriya" School Bus Incident : Driver and Conductor Suspended

Srilanka, July 4 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has attributed the recent incident involving a student falling from the footboard of a moving school bus to the careless and negligent condu... Read More


CBSL Takes Action Against Nation Lanka Finance

Srilanka, July 4 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has initiated resolution action against Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), effective July 4, 2025, due to continuous violations of the Finance Bu... Read More


City of Dreams Sri Lanka Urges Public to Avoid Fake Tickets

Srilanka, July 4 -- The management of City of Dreams Sri Lanka has issued an urgent advisory to the public regarding the circulation of unauthorized tickets for its Grand Opening event, set to take pl... Read More


Sri Lankan man arrested at airport for smuggling pythons in underwear

Srilanka, July 4 -- A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear. Polavee... Read More


Sri Lanka Launches VAT Refund Counter for Tourists at BIA

Srilanka, July 4 -- A dedicated VAT refund facility for tourists was officially launched today (04) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Devel... Read More


SriLankan Airlines Tops LMD's Most Loved in Aviation

Srilanka, July 3 -- SriLankan Airlines has come out on top in the Aviation Sector on LMD's Most Loved Brands, proving that the national carrier remains close to the hearts and minds of Sri Lankan trav... Read More


Ministry of Environment Expands Media Operations

Srilanka, July 3 -- In an effort to strengthen media communication across its departments, the Ministry of Environment has initiated the appointment of Media Coordination Officers for its various divi... Read More