Suspect arrested with a stock of foreign cigarettes valued at Rs.650,000 at the airport
A suspect has been arrested at the Katunayake airport for illegally carrying a consignment of `0,800 illegal foreign cigarettes valued…
Author: Faraz Shauketaly
36 persons charged for traffic offences – special operation in the Vavuniya town
A special search operation was conducted by the Vavuniya Police Traffic Unit in the Vavuniya town. 36 persons who had…
Chinese birth rate falls to lowest since PRC was formed
China’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest since the formation of the People’s Republic of China 70 years ago…
Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is to lead Friday prayers in the capital Tehran – the first time he…
CBSL forensic audits must be made public – TISL
The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) called on the Speaker to disclose to the public and members of parliament, the…
President recommends Yasantha Kodagoda to Supreme Court
The President of the Court of Appeal Yasantha Kodagoda PC has been recommended to be appointed to the Supreme Court.…
Rajitha arrives at Colombo HC
Former Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne has arrived at the Colombo High Court for the hearing of the revision application…
Amnesty International concerned by intimidation of journalists, rights activists in Sri Lanka
Amnesty International is concerned by multiple reports of harassment, intimidation and attacks on human rights organisations, media outlets, and journalists…
S&P revises Sri Lanka’s outlook to negative; ratings affirmed at ’B/B’
Negative outlook reflects view that larger-than-expected fiscal deficit will increase Govt.’s financing needs, concerns over debt sustainability Believes tax cuts…
Theives in Baddegama target vegetable shops over Banks and Jewellery shops
A rather unusual form of theft was reported from Baddegama early this morning. A band of robbers broke into a…