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Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading The post US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank…

A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle along Srilalankara MawathaContinue Reading The post Hotel owner shot in Athurugiriya appeared first on Newswire.

A low-budget Chinese animated film that went viral for its poor animation and confusing plot has become an unlikely boxContinue Reading The post Viral low-budget animation becomes surprise China box office hit appeared first on Newswire.

Donald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a US deal with IranContinue Reading The post Trump warns of bombing Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ appeared first on Newswire.

American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her starring roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died atContinue Reading The post ‘Heroes’ & ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 appeared first on…

Suranjith Wewita has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), following the resignationContinue Reading The post Suranjith Wewita appointed new SLTDA Chairman following Hewawasam’s…

Showers are expected across several parts of Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Aug. 18), while fairly strong winds could affect aContinue Reading The post Showers, strong winds expected in several parts of Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Five suspects, including a woman, have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a relative ofContinue Reading The post Young woman among 5 arrested over shooting of Kanjipani Imran’s relative appeared first on…

The Government of Japan has provided grant aid of JPY 282 million, approximately Rs. 591 million, to Sri Lanka underContinue Reading The post Japan provides Rs. 591 million grant for Sri Lankan public sector officials appeared first on…

Alleged organised criminal Dimuthu Chathuranga, alias “Summitpura Chathu,” has been brought to Sri Lanka from Oman and arrested by theContinue Reading The post ‘Summitpura Chathu’ in CCD custody after being brought from Oman appeared first…