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Govt approves renovation of Southern Expressway stretch between Kottawa and Dodangoda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The government has granted approval for the renovation of the Southern Expressway (E-01) from the 19th to the 34th kilometer, covering the stretch between Kottawa and Dodangoda. ... Read More


Two arrested at BIA with Rs. 100 million worth of mobile phones

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Two Sri Lankan passengers attempting to smuggle a consignment of mobile phones worth Rs. 100 million into the country were arrested this morning (27) at the Bandaranaike Internat... Read More


Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne further remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Polgahawela Magistrate's Court today (27) ordered the further remand of former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral (Rtd) Nishantha Ulugetenne, until September 10. Ulugetenn... Read More


No diplomatic objections to Ranil's arrest: Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said that no foreign diplomats or diplomatic organisation have raised objections regarding the recent arrest of former President Ranil Wic... Read More


Brain is enough to rule a country: Dr. Bellana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Deputy Director of the Colombo National hospital, Dr. Rukshan Bellana, said that "the brain is the only thing needed to rule a country" and claimed that former President Ranil Wi... Read More


Mason arrested for abduction and rape

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- A mason who raped and impregnated a 13-year-old schoolgirl was arrested by the Hali-ela police this morning. The 51-year-old suspect and the girl are residents of Alawathenna in... Read More


No change in Kachchatheevu's status, Says Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath today reaffirmed that there has been no change either by the Indian central government or through diplomatic channels regarding the owners... Read More


Work on Ruwanpura Expressway to commence next year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake said that allocations have been included in the 2026 Budget for the construction of the Ruwanpura Expressway up to Ingiriya. ... Read More


Ruwan thanks political leaders for supporting Ranil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene today extended his gratitude to political leaders across party lines who turned up in support of former President Rani... Read More


President vows equal justice, tough action on corruption

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing the law equally on all citizens, warning that those found guilty of corruption will face strict pu... Read More