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Trial on assassination attempt on Sarath Fonseka postponed

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne today postponed the trial of three individuals accused of attempting to assassinate former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka in a 2006 suicid... Read More


Kandy perahera tickets sold at exorbitant prices

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Alarming reports have surfaced that tickets for viewing the Kandy Esala Perahera are being sold at exorbitant prices ranging between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 65,000, prompting concerns... Read More


Parliament to use AI to prepare Hansard

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has successfully tested the Google AI integration system to prepare the Hansard, its Chairman Harsha de Silva said. The system is to be u... Read More


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