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A Ratnapura-based businessman who has been remanded in custody over allegations of possessing Rs. 30 million (30,000,000.00) from undeclared assets amounting to Rs. 740 million, allegedly belonging to former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today...

The Chancellor of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha, Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thero, has addressed a letter to the President concerning the issue that arose over the installation of a Buddha statue at the Bodhirajaramaya in...

A meeting between the spiritual leader of the Bohra community, His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb, and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took place this afternoon (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. Sri Lanka Latest News More than one million members...

The United States and Bangladesh have signed a tariff agreement, setting a 19% duty on Bangladeshi exports to the US, while granting a 0% tariff on selected garment categories. This concession is being described as a major advantage not available...

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., commemorated the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence on February 4, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Residence, bringing together U.S. officials, members of the Sri Lankan community, and friends of Sri Lanka...

A tip-off received from an overseas intelligence source has prompted a major security investigation in Sri Lanka after three rocket launchers, believed to be remnants from the wartime period, were discovered buried and concealed in the Kudumbimalai area of Walachchenai....

The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (10) that he would withdraw the letter issued by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Board approving the implementation of a tourism promotion project targeting the homosexual community in...

The Governing Council of the President’s Fund convened this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Governing Council comprises seven members, including the President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Parliament, the...

The Cuban government has decided to suspend fuel supplies to international flights arriving in the country amid intense economic and political pressure imposed by the Trump administration. Sri Lanka Latest News This decision follows an executive order signed by former...

The Government of Pakistan announced on Monday that it has directed the national cricket team to play its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15 in Colombo, following extensive consultations with regional and international...