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Female suspect commits suicide inside Maradana Police Station

A female suspect committed suicide inside a cell at the Maradana Police Station in Colombo, the Police said. The 32-year-old female had been arrested on Tuesday night and was placed in a cell. She had committed suicide on Wednesday morning inside the cell. An investigation has been launched over the incident. (Colombo Gazette)

22 Jan, 2025

World Bank to finance three key projects in Sri Lanka totaling $200 million

The World Bank reaffirmed its support to Sri Lanka with plans to finance three key projects over the next three months totaling $200 million. World Bank Vice President for South Asia,?Martin Raiser, concluded a 2-day visit to Sri Lanka today, where he met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and other government officials, private investors, and development partners to discuss the country’s ongoing efforts towards economic recovery and long-term growth. Ra

22 Jan, 2025

Sri Lanka rejects fears on security and media freedom from Chinese deals

Sri Lanka dismissed concerns on threats to its security or media freedom from the recent agreements signed with China or the Chinese media. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said that all measures are in place to ensure Sri Lanka’s security and sovereignty. He also said that agreements signed between the Chinese media and Sri Lanka’s State media was only for training purposes and will not influence the Sri Lankan media. Sri Lanka and China signed 16 agreements during the recent visit to China b

23 Jan, 2025