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Two women arrested for intimidating lawyers at Nugegoda Court

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Police have arrested two female suspects in connection with the criminal intimidation of two lawyers and an attack on their vehicle following proceedings at the Nugegoda Magis... Read More


CEB recovers over Rs. 90 million from fraudulent electricity users in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has successfully recovered more than Rs. 90 million from individuals and businesses who obtained electricity illegally during 2025, officials sa... Read More


Country's foreign reserves increased up to USD 6.8 billion by December 31: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The foreign reserves of the country have increased up to USD 6.8 billion by December 31, 2025, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said today. He revealed... Read More


Around 200 applications received for SriLankan Airlines CEO's post: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Around 200 applications have been received for the post of Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku to... Read More


GMOA strike worsens, patients in the lurch

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to intensify the ongoing trade union action, leaving thousands of patients struggling to access healthcare. Althou... Read More


Woman hits cop with shoe after court orders child handed over to husband

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- A woman, apparently aggrieved by a court order to hand over the eight-year-old child in her custody to her husband, has hit a police officer with one of her shoes within the Point... Read More


Strong start to 2026: Customs January revenue exceeds estimates

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) has recorded a strong start to 2026, generating Rs. 232,558 million in revenue in January significantly surpassing the estimated target of Rs. 160,242 mill... Read More


Thundershowers with severe lightning expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts, the Department o... Read More


Suspect arrested over money laundering linked to drug proceeds

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- A 44-year-old resident of Hanwella has been arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division over suspected money laundering activities. The arrest followed a complaint made... Read More


Appeal Court dismisses Balangoda Kassapa Thera's writ petition

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Court of Appeal today decided to dismiss the writ applications filed by two Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who challenged the legality of the remand o... Read More