Yoshitha, Karannagoda indicted The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (3) filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet…
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PUBLIC SECTOR SALARIES,PENSIONS OFFICE OF COMMISSION OPEN TODAY
Office of Commission on Public Sector Salaries, Pensions to open today – The office of the Commission on Public Sector Salaries and Pensions, appointed to introduce reforms in the salaries and pension systems of public sector officials, will be opened…
PUBLIC CAUTIONED BY SCAMMERS POSING AS DEPUTY MINISTER WITH FAKE CALLS
Scammers posing as Deputy Minister target public with fake calls The office of Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has warned the public about individuals allegedly impersonating the Deputy Minister to carry out fraudulent activities. According…
FROM NEGOMBO BOAT TRADEGY ONE BODY OF FISHERMAN RECOVERED
Body of one fisherman recovered following Negombo boat accident The Sri Lanka Navy says the body of one of the fishermen who was on board the fishing boat that met with an accident in the seas off…
IN JULY COLOMBO INFLATION CLIMBS TO 7.3%
Colombo inflation rises to 7.3% in July Colombo’s annual inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), increased to 7.3% in July 2026, up from 6.8% in June, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.Food inflation rose to…
CAA FINES TRAIN CANTEEN OPERATOR RS 500,000 FOR OVERPRICING BOTTLED WATER
Train canteen operator fined Rs. 500,000 for overpricing bottled water The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has fined a train mobile canteen operator Rs. 500,000 for selling a 1,000ml bottle of drinking water above its maximum retail price.The Consumer Affairs Authority said…
FOLLOWING PROPOSAL TO SELL FIFA STAKE SENIOR ADVISOR TO FIFA PRESIDENT RESIGNS
Infantino’s senior advisor Cordeiro resigns following proposal to sell FIFA stak Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned with immediate effect on Friday in protest at proposals to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling the…
LARGEST STATUE OF CHRIST IN SRI LANKA BLESSED AT SEEDUWA CEREMONY
Sri Lanka’s largest statue of Christ blessed in Seeduwa ceremony A special ceremony was held yesterday to bless and unveil the largest statue of Christ in Sri Lanka, under the patronage of Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. The 60‑foot‑high statue, constructed…
AFTER FULFILLING BAIL CONDITIONS CHARITH ABEYSINGHE GRANTED BAIL
Charith Abeysinghe released after fulfilling bail conditions Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organizer Charith Abeysinghe was released from remand custody today (30) after fulfilling the bail conditions imposed by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.Abeysinghe had remained in remand custody…
STRONGER COLLECTIVE ACTION URGED AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Sri Lanka urges stronger collective action against human trafficking Sri Lanka marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with the government calling for stronger collective action to combat human trafficking and protect victims. In a message to mark…
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