Straight Drive 18-02-2021

In a significant step towards strengthening good governance and transparency in Sri Lanka, the Government of Japan has extended a grant of USD 2.5 million to support a new anti-corruption initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). MORE..

1 Jul 2025 (6:29 PM)

The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the remand of three suspects, including former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasingha, until July 8. MORE..

1 Jul 2025 (6:25 PM)

Former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Weerasingha has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..

1 Jul 2025 (4:29 PM)

At least 36 people have been killed and over 30 others injured in a massive explosion inside a chemical factory in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. MORE..

1 Jul 2025 (3:12 PM)

The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya, who is accused of being in contempt of court after failing to enforce a court order related to the e-visa issuance process, has pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court. MORE..

1 Jul 2025 (2:33 PM)