US delegation praises Sri Lanka’s mine clearance progress
A visiting United States delegation has praised progress in Sri Lanka's national mine action programme and reaffirmed American financial and technical support…
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Sri Lanka attends first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala represented Sri Lanka at the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting, hosted by India in New Delhi on…
‘Dubai Sudda’ gets suspended jail term over job fraud
Kuliyapitiya Magistrate's Court gave a suspended five-year sentence to a man known as 'Dubai Sudda' in a foreign employment fraud case.
Namal Rajapaksa seeks second-chance loan scheme in 2027 Budget
Namal Rajapaksa has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to include a second-chance business loan scheme in the 2027 Budget.
Court of Appeal defers order on Suresh Salley intervention petitions
The Court of Appeal will deliver its order on 22 October on petitions to intervene in former SIS Director Suresh Salley's challenge…
Three judges to hear petitions over Gnanasara Thera’s prison attire
The Court of Appeal has named a three-judge bench to hear petitions challenging the removal of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera’s robes…
Army deployed to Thambuttegama Hospital after staff strike
Sri Lanka Army personnel were deployed to Thambuttegama Base Hospital to keep essential services running after minor staff began a strike on…
Lightning warning issued for all provinces until early Thursday
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for all provinces, in effect until 1.00 a.m. on Thursday.
Army restores 53 vehicles instead of buying new ones
The Sri Lanka Army says it repaired and reconditioned 53 vehicles through its engineers, and handed them to regiments on Tuesday.
Court orders Interpol Red Notice steps for Basil Rajapaksa
The Fort Magistrate's Court ordered steps to obtain an Interpol Red Notice against former minister Basil Rajapaksa over alleged misuse of state…