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Former Minister of Labour and Public Relations, Mervyn Silva, who was arrested and remanded over allegations of embezzling funds by preparing forged documents related to a land plot in Kelaniya, has been released on bail. He was taken into custody...

In a notable demonstration of naval diplomacy, the Turkish Navy’s Ada-class corvette TCG BÜYÜKADA (F-512) is scheduled to make a port call in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Turkish Embassy in Sri Lanka has confirmed the vessel’s upcoming arrival. During its...

The former General Manager of the Land Reclamation and Development Corporation has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The arrest is linked to allegations of misappropriating Rs. 2.76 billion in government funds without adhering...

Trade unions allege that a serious crisis has emerged within the port. They claim that multiple issues have arisen due to the lack of subject knowledge of the Managing Director appointed by the Malama government.

A vigilant resident of Modara, Moratuwa, prevented a potential major accident on the coastal railway line this morning (05), after noticing significant damage to the track. The damaged section was located along the coastal railway line in Modara, Moratuwa. Upon...

People’s Bank Reports a Pre-tax Profit of Rs. 17.7 Billion for the First Quarter of 2025 Gross Income: The consolidated gross income for this quarter alone exceeded Rs. 100 billion. Profitability: The group reported the highest after-tax profit (for a...

High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake, who also serves as the Director General of the Bribery Commission, is scheduled to appear on the "Rathu Ira" program on Swarnavahini tonight at 10:00 PM. The program will be hosted by veteran journalist Claude...

Former UNP Member of Parliament Naveen Dissanayake has stated that he does not accept the recent claim made by the UNP Chairman, suggesting that Ranil Wickremesinghe will become President again if the government collapses in December. Dissanayake emphasized that there...

Former State Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa appeared before the Bribery Commission this morning (05) to provide a statement. According to reports, he arrived at the Commission around 9:00 a.m. The summons was issued in connection with an ongoing investigation by the...

Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs R.N.K. Ratnayake has announced that all arrangements have been finalized to hold the National Poson Festival with state sponsorship, centered around the sacred Mihintale shrine. Meanwhile, the Maha Sangha has appealed for the cessation of...