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Routine Three-Wheeler Stop Unravels Alleged $1 Billion Foreign Exchange Scandal, Police Reveal
What began as an ordinary roadside check on a three-wheeler has snowballed into one of Sri Lanka's most significant foreign exchange fraud…
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General Health Minister Pledges Week-Long Fix for Cancer Drug Shortage in Government Hospitals
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has acknowledged a critical shortage of Filgrastim injections at government hospitals across Sri Lanka, assuring Parliament…
General Parliament Erupts Over BASL's "Threat" Allegation Against Government
A heated exchange broke out in Parliament this week after Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa challenged the Bar Association of Sri…
General Trump Threatens Harshest-Ever Economic Crackdown on Iran and Its Trade Partners
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose what he describes as the most severe economic measures ever directed against Iran, warning…
General Israeli Embassy Raises Concern Over Protest Staged at Jewish Site in Sri Lanka
The Israeli Embassy in Sri Lanka has formally expressed alarm following a protest that took place at a Jewish site on the island, drawing international…
General Fourteen Lamborghinis Transit Through Sri Lanka Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Fourteen Lamborghini luxury sports cars have made an unexpected stopover in Sri Lanka, arriving at Hambantota Port before being transported overland to…
General Sri Lanka Braces for Devastating El Niño Impact With Heavy Rains and Severe Drought Expected
Island Nation on Alert as Historic El Niño Threatens Extreme Weather Disruption Sri Lanka is preparing for what experts are describing as one of the most…
General Malaysian Auto Giant Proton Makes Its Entry Into Sri Lanka's Automotive Market
Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton has officially entered the Sri Lankan market, marking a significant development in the island nation's automotive…
General Fake Quote Falsely Attributed to Former Sri Lankan Official on Retirement Age — AFP Fact Check
Fabricated Statement Circulates Online A misleading graphic circulating on social media has falsely attributed a quote about raising the retirement age to a…
General Sri Lanka Stands Alone as South Asia's Most Universally Liked Nation, Pew Research Reveals
Sri Lanka has emerged as the only country in South Asia that is viewed favourably by all of its neighbouring nations, according to new findings from a major…
General Sri Lanka Races Towards Commercial Air Taxi Future With Pilotless Drone Technology
Island Nation Positions Itself as Regional Pioneer in Urban Air Mobility Sri Lanka is making significant strides towards becoming one of the region's early…
General Man Arrested After Attempting to Smuggle 30 Batteries Into Magazine Prison by Throwing Parcel Over Wall
A suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly attempting to hurl a parcel packed with prohibited items over the perimeter wall of Magazine Prison in…
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