The female principal of a school in the Ragama area has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 in exchange for admitting a student to the Grade 01 class for 2025, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. MORE..
8 Nov 2024 (1:22 PM)
The female principal of a school in Ragama who was arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 from a parent in exchange for admitting their child to the Grade 01 class, has been remanded until November 22. MORE..
8 Nov 2024 (4:28 PM)
Sri Lanka has recorded an 11.7% increase in workers remittances from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
8 Nov 2024 (11:27 PM)
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that all schools across the island will remain closed on November 13 and 14 due to the 2024 General Election. MORE..
8 Nov 2024 (11:56 AM)
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says that the courts have temporarily suspended over 3,000 driving licenses during the time elapsed this year (2024). MORE..
8 Nov 2024 (10:25 AM)
The pillion rider of two persons who were travelling on a motorcycle was struck by lightning in Eravur last evening (07). MORE..
8 Nov 2024 (12:59 PM)