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Detention orders sought for 'Batuwatte Chamara'

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Detention orders are expected for Manoj Suranga Liyanage, also known as "Batuwatte Chamara," an alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker recently extradited from Azerbaijan.... Read More


India, Sri Lanka discuss USD 450mn reconstruction package

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A special meeting was held yesterday (May 10) between the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, and the Indian High Commissio... Read More


Fire breaks out in multi-storey building

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A fire erupted in a multi-storey building located directly opposite the Dam Street Police Station in Colombo. The Fire Service Department stated ten fire engines were deployed to... Read More


Contaminated water sources identified in Deniyaya

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Water sources supplying the Deniyaya town and local schools are reportedly unsafe for consumption. Southern Province Director of Health Services N.G.S. Panditharathna stated that... Read More


Sajith Premadasa congratulates actor Vijay on political victory

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sajith Premadasa, offered his congratulations to the actor and politician Vijay as he embarks on a fresh chapter for the Indian state of ... Read More


Sri Lanka to target high-quality tourism investments

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lanka focuses on attracting premium tourism investments and internationally recognised hotel brands to strengthen the hospitality sector and enhance long-term industry value. ... Read More


Central bank becomes net dollar seller after 22 months

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lanka's Central Bank acted as a net seller of US dollars in April, marking the first such occurrence in nearly two years as the country works to meet reserve targets agreed wi... Read More


Remittance inflows show resilience despite regional tensions

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lankan migrant workers sent 767.9 million US dollars back to the country in April, maintaining a strong flow of foreign exchange despite the escalating conflict involving Iran... Read More


Spillway gates of 9 major reservoirs opened

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Irrigation Department says sluice gates at nine major reservoirs and five medium-scale reservoirs were opened due to the current rainy weather conditions. Among those reservo... Read More


Kapila Chandrasena's remains placed at a private funeral parlour

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The remains of former Sri Lankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances, lie at a private funeral parlour in Colomb... Read More