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A man was taken into custody in Nittambuwa after wildlife officers intercepted his attempt to sell a casket crafted fromContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over attempt to sell casket made of tusk and sandalwood appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that the Prevention of Money Laundering Amendment Bill may be passed by a simpleContinue Reading The post Money Laundering Bill : Speaker says special majority required for key clauses appeared first on…

The Colombo High Court today (09) ruled that former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena is guilty of corruption charges filed againstContinue Reading The post Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena found guilty of corruption appeared…

The inaugural National Scout Poson Zone will take place in Colombo on June 28 and 29, coinciding with this year’sContinue Reading The post Inaugural National Scout Poson Zone to be held in Colombo appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09), compared toContinue Reading The post Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 341 appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo High Court today (09) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous imprisonment in oneContinue Reading The post Corruption allegations : Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years’ rigorous…

Sri Lanka Police have rejected allegations made by former MP Udaya Gammanpila regarding the treatment of former State Intelligence ServiceContinue Reading The post Police reject Gammanpila’s allegations over Sallay’s treatment in custody…

The Pentagon has reportedly raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to its highest level, citing concerns over increased IsraeliContinue Reading The post Pentagon on high alert over Israeli espionage activities: Report…

Three people drowned while bathing at the Daluwa estuary in Norochcholai on Saturday evening (6), police said. The victims wereContinue Reading The post Three drown while bathing at Norochcholai estuary appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning valid until 10.30 a.m. on 8 JuneContinue Reading The post Warning issued for strong winds and rough seas around the island appeared first on Newswire.