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FORMER UNP MP THANKS SUPPORTERS AFTER WICKREMESINGHE'S CASE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former United National Party (UNP) Member of Parliament Akila Viraj Kariyawasam expressed his gratitude to everyone who dedicated their efforts to the case of former President Ra... Read More


Court Rejects Bribery Commission Request to Seize Former Minister Senaratne's Property

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A request by the Bribery Commission to seize the property of former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest, was rejected by the Colombo Chief M... Read More


DIG'S WIFE AND SEVEN OTHERS REMANDED OVER TREASURE HUNTING INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A group of eight suspects, including the wife of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Udith Liyanage, have been further remanded until September 1 in connection with a treasure hunting... Read More


Wounded Baby Elephant Receives Treatment at Kalawewa National Park

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A baby elephant with a gunshot wound to its front right leg was treated at the Kalawewa National Park yesterday. The three-year-old calf had been injured a few days prior by a t... Read More


HEALTH MINISTRY DEPOSIT OVER RS. 120 MILLION FROM VEHICLE AUCTION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have deposited Rs. 120,877,000 into government revenue from the public auction of 60 decommissioned vehicles. According to ... Read More


MEDICAL TEAM RECOMMENDS RANIL WICKREMESINGHE REMAIN IN ICU

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A five-member team of specialist doctors treating former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that he needs to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for further treatment.... Read More


NEW APPOINTMENT MADE AFTER SENIOR POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED OVER TREASURE HUNT INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Police Headquarters has announced a key appointment following the arrest of a senior officer allegedly involved in a treasure hunting incident. Deputy Inspector Gene... Read More


ELDERLY MAN TAKES WIFE'S LIFE, THEN HIS OWN

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A 75-year-old man in Polgasowita is believed to have killed his 69-year-old wife, before taking his own life. The incident occurred at a residence in the Kirigampamunuwa area of... Read More


CABINET REPORTEDLY MULLING HIGHER TARIFFS ON CERTAIN VEGETABLE IMPORTS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Cabinet has reportedly approved a report based on repeated requests from local farmers to increase import taxes on certain vegetables. According to internal sources,... Read More


NEARLY 1,000 ARRESTED IN SATURDAY'S CRACKDOWN ON CRIME

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Nearly 1,000 individuals have been arrested in Sri Lanka as part of a nationwide anti-drug operation carried out on Saturday (24), according to police. Authorities say a total o... Read More