Monthly Archives: June 2026
According to the police, around 1:00 AM today, three individuals entered the bank, tied up the security officer, and fled with a stock of gold jewelry that was inside the vault. The police further mentioned that the suspects also took the recording device containing the CCTV footage. Investigations into the incident are underway.
A staff-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (24) for a week-long visit to assess the country’s recent economic progress and reform agenda. Earlier, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, said the delegation will remain in the country until June 30. During the visit, […]
The Colombo High Court on Tuesday upheld the nine-month prison sentence and fine imposed on Venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, dismissing his appeal against the conviction. The appeal sought to have the sentence and fine set aside, with the Thero requesting to be acquitted and released. However, Colombo High Court Judge […]