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Revenue inspector remanded over bribery allegations

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A revenue inspector of the Galle Municipal Council and a field worker, who were arrested over allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs. 5,000, have been remanded until July 14, by C... Read More


'Wele Suda' further remanded

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Samantha Kumara, also known as 'Wele Suda,' who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and remanded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been fur... Read More


Monk from 'Hiru Shasanawatharana' achieves top results

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- A novice monk who entered the Buddhist monastic order a few years ago through the 'Hiru Shasanawatharana' annual programme has achieved outstanding results in this year's Pirivena... Read More


Colombo LG bodies shift to card payment facility

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The ceremony launching the facility enabling payments to government institutions via bank cards was held today (02) at the Thimbirigasyaya Divisional Secretariat premises. The ev... Read More


SL returns to upper-middle-income country

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- According to the latest economic classification released by the World Bank yesterday, Sri Lanka has once again been classified as an upper-middle-income country. Due to the sever... Read More


SLTB depot fined for mosquito breeding sites

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The Homagama Magistrate's Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000 after authorities reported the presence of dengue mosquito breeding sites within the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SL... Read More


Veteran actor Gamini Samarakoon passes away at 84

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The renowned actor Gamini Samarakoon, who played a notable role in the local arts sector, died at the age of 84. He gained popularity among fans by portraying the Maname Prince i... Read More


No extension for State of Emergency

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The State of Public Emergency will not be extended from this month. Cabinet spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated this during the cabinet decision press briefing held to... Read More


World Bank approves US$ 150mn to support Lanka's reform agenda

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka's reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness... Read More


First Capital urges shift to safer short-term bonds

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Investors are being told to put their long-term ambitions and retreat to the safer, short end of the market as Sri Lanka's economic recovery shows signs of severe strain. A repor... Read More