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Youth arrested over alleged online vehicle advertisement scam

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested in the Mawathgama area of Homagama over allegations of defrauding individuals by collecting money to publish online advertisements for vehicle... Read More


Kananathan congratulates Guinea on Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Republic of Guinea extended his warm congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency General Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guin... Read More


Yoshitha Rajapaksa received Rs. 5.15 million in Navy salaries and allowances over 10 years - Court told

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Colombo High Court was informed today that Yoshitha Rajapaksa had received a total of Rs. 5,150,626 in salaries and allowances during his 10 years of service in the Sri Lanka... Read More


Nilwala river flood alert: Six divisions at risk

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas of the Nilwala River floodplain across six Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions during the next 24 hours following significant rain... Read More


SC decides to hear ex-Deputy Minister's bribery case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Supreme Court today decided to hear an appeal application in which former Deputy Minister and UPFA party organiser Shantha Premaratne was convicted of accepting a bribe from ... Read More


No Ditwah victim will be abandoned, PM pledges

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday pledged that the government would continue its post-Cyclone Ditwa reconstruction efforts until all affected families regain their live... Read More


Gnanasara Thera's pardon: Presidential Secretary unable to give definitive answer

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was unable to provide a definitive answer on the request to rectify an alleged technical flaw in the presidential pardon gran... Read More


New solar policy threatens energy security, industry warns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka's solar power industry has warned that a new Government policy could undermine the country's energy security, increase electricity costs for consumers and businesses, a... Read More


Sil Anduma and Dhamma Books at SC hearing on Gnanasara Thera's prison attire

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The petitioner who filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the removal of the robes of Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera today appeare... Read More


Special Saturday service for urgent document attestation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism will offer a special Saturday service for individuals requiring urgent document attestation on October 17, 24 and ... Read More