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Nuclear Power Plant deal with Russia remains in limbo, says envoy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The proposed Russia-assisted nuclear power project in Sri Lanka continues to face uncertainty, a sentiment reinforced by the recent comments from Russia's Ambassador to Sri Lank... Read More


New Port City regulations gazetted with tiered incentives for strategic investors

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Government has issued new regulations, published in a Gazette on the 20th of September under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, that introduce tiered exemptions ... Read More


Over 170 police officers file fundamental rights petitions against ASP promotions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 170 police officers have filed three separate Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions in the Supreme Court, alleging that their fundamental rights were violated during the ... Read More


COPE powers to be increased for direct prosecution of fraud and corruption

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The powers of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) are set to be enhanced, allowing it to forward reports confirming acts of fraud or corruption directly for investigation... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket team returns home after Asia Cup campaign

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Cricket team, which participated in the Asia Cup 2025, returned to the island this morning (28). The team arrived at the Katunayake International Airport premises... Read More


Na Uyana tragedy death toll rises to eight

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The death toll from the cable-car collapse at the Na Uyana Aranya Senasanaya in Melsiripura, Kurunegala, has risen after another Monk receiving treatment in the Intensive Care U... Read More


Rainfall in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces to continue

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that rain is likely to continue in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya d... Read More


SLPP politician arrested over alleged possession of three illegally imported jeeps

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A former Western Provincial Councillor and current Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Councillor, Amal Silva, was arrested today (28th) for alle... Read More


Special blessing held in Kandy for 76th Army Anniversary

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A special blessing ceremony was held today (28th) at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises in Kandy to mark the 76th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The ceremony was... Read More


Suspect arrested with Rs. 7 million in heroin and 'ice'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Police have seized a large consignment of heroin and 'ice' (crystal methamphetamine) valued at over 7 million rupees following a special raid in the Weligama and Midigama areas.... Read More