Probe into assets: Police to question former Speaker, ex-Army Commander, 24 others
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division is scheduled to commence questioning an ex-Army Commander, a former Speaker and 24 others…
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Former Upali Newspapers Production Manager Parakrama Ratnayake passes away
Parakrama Ratnayake, former Production Manager of Upali Newspapers Ltd, passed away on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism and…
Southern Expressway land leased to Rajapaksa allies for Rs. 10,000 – Minister
Leader of the House and Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament yesterday that a service area on the Southern Expressway…
Hike in bus fares if Israel-Iran conflict results in higher fuel prices
A hike in private bus fares could be on the cards next month if global fuel prices continue to climb…
Committee probing alleged abuse of power by IGP approves inclusion of two additional witnesses, currently abroad
The Committee of Inquiry investigating allegations of gross abuse of power by IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon convened for the fourth consecutive…
SLPP suspends Deputy Mayor of Galle for violating party directive
The SLPP suspended the party membership of Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu, who was recently appointed Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal…
Halloluwa granted bail
The Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday granted bail to former Acting Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, who was…
As dengue rages in 16 districts authorities to hold National Mosquito Control Week
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) yesterday announced that the health authorities would launch a nationwide mosquito control week from 30 June…
Chronic shortage of essential medicines affects pharmacies
At least 15 essential medicines, including life-saving drugs such as insulin, has been reported from private pharmacies across the country,…
Lanka’s heritage protection reduced to just one cop
A special police unit established to protect the country’s archaeological heritage has been reduced to a single officer, raising serious…