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SAMAGI JANA BALAVEGAYA TO MOVE NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION AGAINST DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) has decided to present a no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara. The decision was made at an SJB parliamentary ... Read More


SSPs, SPs, AND ASPs TO BE GIVEN TRANSFERS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A number of Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP), Superintendents of Police (SP), and Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) are set to be given transfers. According to the ... Read More


THREE-WHEELER ASSOCIATIONS PROTEST NEW DRIVING LICENCE FACILITY FOR TOURISTS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Three-wheeler associations have voiced their opposition to a new government initiative that issues valid driving licences to foreign tourists based on their existing licences and ... Read More


POLICE AND MILITARY OPERATION CHECKS OVER 25,000 INDIVIDUALS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A special operation conducted by the Police and Tri-Forces yesterday (3) saw 25,870 being inspected. During the operation, 10,423 motor vehicles and 7,846 motorcycles were also i... Read More


SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY REPORTS RECORD PROFIT AND EXPANSION PLANS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has reported a substantial profit increase of 66% for the first six months of 2025. According to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, ... Read More


FORMER STATE MINISTER PRASANNA RANAWEERA FURTHER REMANDED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera has been further remanded until August 18. This is in connection with allegedly selling government land in Kiribathgoda using fraudulent ... Read More


COPF GREENLIGHTS HIGHER THRESHOLDS FOR OVERSEAS INVESTMENTS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved new guidelines on outward investments, introducing higher thresholds for Sri Lankan companies to invest overseas.... Read More


ALLEGED CRIME BOSS MAKES DEATH THREATS TO CHIEF INSPECTOR

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Alleged organised crime figure 'Kehelbaddara Padme', who is reportedly in hiding overseas, has allegedly made death threats over the phone to Chief Inspector Linton Silva of the W... Read More


OKKAMPITIYA POLICE OIC REMANDED FOR BRIBERY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police, who was arrested on bribery charges, has been further remanded until August 18. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magist... Read More


Hiru Mega Stars Season 4 Grand Finale Winners

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Dasuni Senethma and Dilantha have emerged as the winners of the "Hiru Mega Stars Season 4" grand finale, one of Sri Lanka's most popular reality shows. Devmini Sathsarani and Mah... Read More