Johnston’s youngest son also arrested

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, has been arrested in connection with a probe launched into the misuse of a lorry...

Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312

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The Sri Lankan Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Jan), compared to last Friday, with...

Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested after appearing before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, in connection with investigations into the...

Low-level atmospheric disturbance : Rain expected in several districts today

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The Department of Meteorology reports that a low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, resulting in rain expected in...

India agrees to play extra T20Is in Sri Lanka to support Cyclone Ditwah relief

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India has agreed to play additional T20 international matches during their tour of Sri Lanka in August as part of efforts to support relief...

SSC Grounds Upgraded Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) conducted a media tour of the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds in Colombo on January 2, 2026, to highlight the...

CBSL rates : Dollar selling rate moves to Rs. 313.27

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The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (02 Jan), compared to Thursday (01 Jan). According to the Central Bank of...

170 kg of Heroin transported to Puttalam for incineration

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A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin held as case material will be destroyed after completing the required court procedures, Police officials said. The narcotics...

84 yr old husband kills 79 yr old wife in Agalawatta

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Police state that a woman was killed in the Delpawatta area of Agalawatta, last morning (01 Jan), after being assaulted by her husband. The deceased...

Coconut exports top $1 billion in 2025, up by 40%

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Coconut-based exports have surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025 and are expected to close the year at around USD 1.2 billion, a substantial increase...