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Sixteen (16) former Cabinet Ministers have been implicated in bribery and corruption cases investigated between October 2024 and October 2026,Continue Reading The post 16 former Cabinet Ministers among those implicated in corruption cases:…

A Sri Lankan-born Buddhist monk has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in prison in Australia after beingContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan religious leader jailed for 13 years in Australia for sexually abusing 6 girls appeared…

  Minister Bimal Rathnayake tabled a list of 50 corruption, fraud and criminal cases involving former ministers, politicians, members ofContinue Reading The post Bimal tables dossier of 50 cases in Parliament, says they date back to 2015…

Bandarawela Rest House, operated by Cluster Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling a bottle ofContinue Reading The post Rs. 1 million fine for selling water bottle Rs. 80 above legal price appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Prisons has decided not to transfer former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody,Continue Reading The post Shiranthi Rajapaksa to be taken to Colombo National Eye Hospital on Friday appeared…

The financial impact of fraudulent transactions at NDB Bank has increased to Rs. 13.6 billion, with a final audit reportContinue Reading The post NDB Bank fraud rises to Rs. 13.6 billion as final audit reveals governance failures appeared…

Sri Lanka Cricket confirms that Mendis will lead the national Test team, with the upcoming two-match series in Pakistan markingContinue Reading The post Kusal Mendis appointed Sri Lanka’s new Test captain! appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka and Lithuania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal mechanism for regular political consultations,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka, Lithuania sign MoU to strengthen diplomatic ties, explore…

Sri Lankan students have won 13 medals, including three silver and ten bronze medals, at the International Mathematics and ScienceContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan students win 13 medals at International Mathematics and Science Olympiad…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, Northern, North-central,Continue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued for 22…