Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was remanded until August 26 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura. He appeared in court earlier today after being arrested by the CID in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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The world celebrates World Elephant Day today, on August 12, reminding the global community of the urgent need to protect elephants and their natural habitats. Sri Lanka is observing this day amid significant human-elephant conflict, with increasing voices raised against the killing of elephants by shooting in several areas across the country. Globally, the day highlights the many threats facing …
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Sri Lanka has moved up to fourth place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI rankings, overtaking Pakistan. This rise follows their 2-1 series win against Bangladesh, giving them 103 points. Pakistan is now fifth with 102 points. India remains first, followed by New Zealand and Australia. Bangladesh dropped to tenth, while West Indies moved up to ninth.
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The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has voiced strong criticism over prolonged delays in setting up Sri Lanka’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), describing the latest draft of the GRA bill as inadequate. The remarks come soon after the opening of the City of Dreams integrated resort, which was granted a 20 year casino license. CoPF Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva …
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The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) plans to open the 4,000-seat hall at Temple Trees, the Prime Minister’s official residence, for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), according to Chairperson Dheera Hettiarachchi. Speaking at the launch of Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2025, Hettiarachchi said the venue has not been publicly promoted for such events due to political restrictions but holds …
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The Supreme Court ordered the owners and operators of the MV X-Press Pearl to pay US$1 billion in compensation for the environmental and economic damage caused by the 2021 ship disaster off Colombo. A five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Murdu Fernando and including Justices Yasantha Kodagoda, Shiran Gooneratne, Achala Wengappuli, and Priyantha Fernando, described the incident as the worst …
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has kept its main interest rate steady at 7.75%, saying the current policy is right for the country’s recovering economy. However, the bank also said it might lower rates again later this year if inflation stays low. Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said inflation is expected to rise slightly in the coming months …
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Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced today ,July 23 at a media briefing in Isurupaya that Sri Lanka will introduce a module-based education system from 2026. The new system will start with Grades 1 and 6 in 2026, with the first G.C.E. O/L exam under the revised curriculum set for 2029. The aim is to promote continuous …
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) commenced its annual naval exercise, Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2025 (TRINEX–25), at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on Monday 22, July under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera. The exercise, which will continue until 26 July, is taking place in Trincomalee Harbour and the eastern seas, bringing together a range of …
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Parliament was informed today July 22, that the special committee appointed to investigate suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has recommended his removal from office. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne stated that the committee’s report, submitted to Parliament, had unanimously found Tennakoon guilty of serious misconduct and abuse of power. This recommendation follows a series of serious allegations, including Tennakoon’s alleged involvement in …
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