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Police team to assist probe into IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon’s alleged misconduct

The Committee of Inquiry investigating Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandhu Tennakoon over alleged abuse of power has requested the Acting IGP to nominate...

Sri Lanka reaches staff-level agreement with IMF on economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the economic policies required to conclude the fourth review...

“Siri Dalada Wandanawa” to conclude on 27 April as scheduled

The Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara confirmed that the “Siri Dalada Wandanawa,” the special exposition of the Sacred...

Ex-President Wickremesinghe to appear before CIABOC next week

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Monday (28).   According to the...

Govt. issues statement on Washington talks with US on reciprocal tariff deal

A Sri Lankan delegation met with the U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on 22 April, 2025, at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office in...

New directive for Police on helmet users

Police have directed officers to monitor individuals suspiciously wearing helmets while not riding motorcycles, following a rise in crimes involving suspects using full-face helmets...

Rare triple conjunction to light up Sri Lankan skies tomorrow

Skywatchers in Sri Lanka are in for a rare and delightful cosmic show tomorrow morning (25), as Venus, Saturn, and the Moon align in...

Public urged to avoid Kandy amid massive Dalada pilgrimage crowd

Police request the public to avoid visiting Kandy today (24) and tomorrow (25) due to heavy crowds at the Sri Dalada Wandanawa, with over...

Main suspect arrested in Dan Priyasad murder

Police have arrested the main suspect in the fatal shooting of political activist Dan Priyasad, who was gunned down at the Laksanda Sevana Housing...

Shani Abeysekara appointed to Easter attack probe committee

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has appointed SSP Shani Abeysekara to the committee probing the Presidential Report on the Easter Sunday attacks.   This...

Sri Lanka’s Economy Recovers – World Bank

The World Bank says that Sri Lanka's economy has made a remarkable recovery in 2024, recording a growth rate of 5 percent, surpassing the...

‘E-Service’ launched to assist postal voters

The Election Commission says that an ‘e-service’ has been made available to assist postal voters in locating their designated voting location and certifying officer. The...

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