Six killed in Rathota following heavy rain

Keheliya and his family indicted on over 40 charges

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family were indicted at the Colombo High Court on over 40 charges related to bribery and corruption. The indictments were served by the Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Accordingly, the former Minister, his wife, three daughters and a son-in-law were served the indictments. Rambukwella and his family were recently arrested on corruption charges but were later released on bail.

26 Jun, 2025

Japan to help Sri Lanka fight human trafficking

Japan is to help Sri Lanka fight human trafficking through public awareness programs, the Defence Ministry said. The Defence Ministry said that human trafficking has been identified as the fastest growing organized crime in the world, which has become a challenge not only for Sri Lanka but also for the entire international community. In such cases, adult women and men, female and male minors, as well as children, are sold for personal gain without age or gender discrimination. Victims of such

26 Jun, 2025

Archaeologists in Slovakia examine 700-year-old gold ring with Sri Lankan sapphire

Archaeologists at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia have begun examining a rare 700-year-old gold ring with a Sri Lankan sapphire, which was discovered over two decades ago near Zvolen. The ring, initially found by a treasure hunter in 2001, reached researchers in 2023, as reported by Live Science. According to El Universo, the ring was found near Zvolen. Crafted from 18-carat gold, it is adorned with two lion heads that encircle a reddish-purple sapphire from Sri L

26 Jun, 2025