MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake arrested by Bribery Commission
Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was arrested by the Bribery Commission on Monday after giving a statement in an ongoing investigation.
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Nawalapitiya Mayor, son and son-in-law arrested over assault
Police arrested the Mayor of Nawalapitiya and two relatives on Monday over an alleged assault that followed a road accident, and they…
Heavy rain above 75 mm forecast for several provinces
The Department of Meteorology says fairly heavy rain above 75 mm is likely in several provinces on Monday, with a low-pressure area…
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to hospital in Colombo
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was admitted to Nawaloka Hospital in Colombo on Monday after a sudden cardiac issue, sources close to him…
President alleges drug money funds media and protests against government
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told a rally in Nikaweratiya that drug trafficking money is being used to fund campaigns against his government.
New prison rules to let jailed monks leave in robes
The Presidential Secretariat said new prison regulations for Buddhist monks serving sentences are expected within two weeks, after talks with the Maha…
Teacher starting salary to rise to Rs. 65,000 in January
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said starting pay for teachers will rise to Rs. 65,000 and for doctors to Rs. 94,000 in January…
Freedom march for Gnanasara Thera reaches second day
A six-day march demanding the release of jailed monk Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera is moving from Kadugannawa to Kegalle.
Dissanayake says India accepts Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said India has told its Supreme Court that Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, at a rally in the…
President says government will revise private fuel company agreements
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Sunday the government will revise agreements that limit action against private fuel retailers over prices.