Local News
November 17, 2025
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Rambukwella Family Served Fresh Indictments in Corruption Cases

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, daughter Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and a domestic aide were served indictments today (17) in two separate corruption cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The indictments were presented before Colombo High Court Judge Mohomad Mihal. According to CIABOC, during his tenure […]

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November 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka Welcomes 2 Millionth Tourist — French Couple Marks Historic Milestone

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed a significant milestone today as total tourist arrivals for the year surpassed two million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The landmark arrival was recorded with the entry of a French couple at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), where officials held a special welcome ceremony to mark the […]

Local News
November 17, 2025
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Czechoslovakian Mini Gun Seized in Negombo; Suspect Remanded

Sri Lanka Police have arrested a man in Negombo for possessing a highly concealable foreign-made firearm during a special operation. Acting on intelligence provided by the Colombo Crimes Division, officers intercepted the suspect and recovered a Czechoslovakian-manufactured mini gun, measuring approximately six inches in length. The 44-year-old suspect was produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court, […]

Local News
November 17, 2025
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Husband and Wife Arrested in Hunuwala for Heroin Trafficking

A married couple has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking during a police raid in the Hunuwala area, following a tip-off received by the Warakapola Police Anti-Corruption Unit. Police said the husband was initially apprehended with 5 grams of heroin, and information obtained during questioning led to the arrest of his wife, who was […]

Highlight, Local News, Politics
November 17, 2025
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Nov 21: Basil Rajapaksa Summoned to Court on Same Day as Nugegoda Rally

SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa has been ordered to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s Court on Friday, November 21, over a case related to the alleged illegal acquisition of land using Rs. 50 million in unlawfully obtained funds. The court-issued summons requires his presence for the hearing, but it remains uncertain whether the former minister will […]

Local News, Politics
November 14, 2025
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Four Opposition MPs Vote in Favour of Budget 2026

The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year was passed in Parliament today with a majority of 118 votes. A total of 160 MPs voted in favour of Budget 2026, while 42 voted against it. Eight MPs abstained from voting. Notably, four Opposition parliamentarians — Mano Ganesan, Palani Digambaram, Jeevan Thondaman, […]

Local News
November 14, 2025
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President Attends JVP’s 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma in Colombo

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today attended the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna’s annual Commemoration of November Heroes, held in honour of those who sacrificed their lives for the movement. The event took place this afternoon at the Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo, with JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva joining the […]

Local News
November 14, 2025
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Sanjeewa Dharmaratne Appointed Acting IGP

Colombo, November 14 — Senior Deputy Inspector General Sanjeewa Dharmaratne has been appointed as the Acting Inspector General of Police, effective today. Dharmaratne currently serves as the Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province. Police Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler confirmed that the temporary appointment was made due to the overseas travel of IGP Attorney-at-Law […]

Highlight, Local News
November 13, 2025
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PM Harini Calls for Ethical Journalism Amid Rise of Digital Media Influence

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the importance of creating professional journalists who understand their responsibility and accountability in sharing accurate and reliable information, as the influence of digital and social media continues to grow. Speaking at the certificate awarding ceremony of the ITN Multi Media Campus (MMC) held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, […]