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Retired Health Ministry chief clerk arrested over Rs. 20 million bribe

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A retired Chief Clerk of the Ministry of Health has been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 20 million. The arrest was made by investigating officers ... Read More


Many things happening within Indian Ocean than you think: Govt tells opposition

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The Sri Lankan government is working towards maintaining peace within the Indian Ocean, Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today. Responding to questions r... Read More


Qatar Airways to start limited relief flights for stranded passengers from Muscat, Riyadh beginning today

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Qatar Airways will keep its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace, with services set to resume only after authorities dec... Read More


10-year concessionary loan scheme at 5% for small businesses in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The Ministry of Industries has initiated a new loan scheme to support the development of small businesses in the Nuwara Eliya District, offering loans at a concessionary interest... Read More


Another Iranian vessel in Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, said today there is another Iranian vessel, Iranian Naval Ship (IRINS) Bushehr, within Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ... Read More


Customs seize Rs. 536m hashish, ICE in air cargo

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Lanka Customs officers attached to the Laksiri Seva (UPB) Warehouse have intercepted a major consignment of illegal narcotics concealed in food packages during the inspection of ... Read More


Netanyahu 'fears US and Iran holding secret talks'

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly concerned the US is holding secret talks with Iran behind his back. The Israeli prime minister is said to have approached the White House after ... Read More


India slams 'baseless' claim of US using its ports

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The widening US-Iran conflict has now reached the Indian Ocean, but India has made it clear that it will not be pulled into the war narrative. After controversial remarks by Doug... Read More


Namal urges govt to clarify stance on Iranian vessel seeking port call

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa has called on the government to immediately clarify its position regarding another Iranian vessel tha... Read More


Fuel shortage threatens paddy harvest of 800,000 acres - Farmers' Union

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The Chairman of the National Farmers' Union, Anuradha Tennakoon, has warned that this year's harvesting operations are at serious risk as the government reportedly has fuel stock... Read More