The Colombo High Court has rejected a request to lift the freeze on a bank account…
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Former Police Chief Deshabandu Tennakoon Ordered to Be Arrested Amid Criminal Investigation
A special team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) appeared before the Matara Magistrate’s Court today…
Ranil Wickremesinghe Issues Special Statement on Batalanda Commission Report
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today issued a special statement regarding the Batalanda Commission Report, which was…
Sri Lanka Bans Electronic Cigarettes; Increases Cigarette Tax to 45% from April 2025
Sri Lanka has officially declared the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) illegal, according to a recent…
Senior Lecturer Dr. Janaki Jayawardena Passes Away in Tragic Accident
Dr. Janaki Jayawardena (59), a senior lecturer at the Department of History, University of Colombo, tragically…
Ranil Wickremesinghe Faces Tough Questions at Al Jazeera’s ‘Head to Head’
At a heated interview during Al Jazeera’s “Head to Head” program held at Conway Hall, London,…
Sri Lankan Migrant Workers Exempt from Taxation, Confirms Inland Revenue Department
Sri Lankan migrant workers employed abroad will not be subject to taxation on remittances sent to…
Fuel Shortage Expected as No New Orders Placed Since Friday, Warns Distributors
Despite assurances from Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman that there would be no fuel shortage this…