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JVP delegation departs for India

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- A delegation led by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva departed for New Delhi this morning following an invitation from the Indian Council for Cultural... Read More


Lawyer's detention extended in Ganemulla Sanjeewa case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- A 90-day detention order was renewed for the female lawyer suspected of aiding and abetting the Ganemulla Sanjeewa case, as informed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)... Read More


Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal 188 mentions of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Investigations into the newly released "Epstein Files" by the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed 188 mentions of Sri Lanka within the massive data set. The documents, which... Read More


CIC Holdings posts Rs. 70.28 bn revenue, 8.7% growth for nine months

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- CIC Holdings PLC posted Rs. 70.28 billion consolidated revenue for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, reflecting an 8.69% YoY increase. The Group's gross profit rose 10.11% ... Read More


Medihelp expands to South, opens 20th branch in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Medihelp Hospitals, Sri Lanka's largest primary healthcare network and fastest-growing healthcare chain, inaugurated its 20th facility in Ambalangoda on January 29, 2026. This mil... Read More


ComBank partners GAIA Greenenergy to boost Green Loans and Leases

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability, The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered a strategic partnership with GAIA Greenenergy Holdings to expand access to the Ba... Read More


India denies assault of Sri Lankan fishermen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- The High Commission of India in Colombo has categorically denied reports that its naval or coast guard personnel assaulted a group of Sri Lankan fishermen on 29 January. In a form... Read More


Traffic fine payments go digital islandwide with GovPay

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Elevating Sri Lanka's digital governance framework to a new level, the nationwide implementation of the GovPay digital traffic fine payment system was successfully completed on 3 ... Read More


Woman crushed in tanker collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A 20-year-old woman lost her life near the 7th Mile Post in Epitawala following a collision between a three-wheeler and a fuel tanker. Kiriella Police report that the incident oc... Read More


Kiribathgoda heroin bust uncovers international links

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A suspect arrested with heroin valued at over Rs. 400 million in the Hospital Road area of Kiribathgoda maintains direct links to an international narcotics network. Police ident... Read More