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Notice for voters regarding official polling cards for 2025 LG Election

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Department of Posts has issued a special notice for those who are still to receive their official polling cards for the 2025 Local Government (LG) election. Accordingly, th... Read More


Welikada custodial death: Court sets May 16 for evidence examination

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today ordered that evidence be examined on May 16 in the magisterial inquiry into the death of a 25-year-old youth who died while in police custod... Read More


Two Australian women injured in Haputale accident

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Two foreign nationals have been hospitalized following a road accident that occurred near the Asokaramaya Temple along the Haputale-Welimada road in Haputale. A van skidded off... Read More


Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold talks on defence collaboration

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A high-level discussion has taken place between Sri Lanka and Pakistan aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation, fostering mutual understanding on regional security dynamics and... Read More


Two arrested over Rs. 77 million fraud at Sabaragamuwa PC remanded

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A female Assistant Director of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council and a former Secretary of a Ministry under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, who were arrested by the Crimi... Read More


Navy steps up to restore Kandy Lake following "Siri Dalada Wandanawa"

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, has undertaken post-event maintenance efforts at the historic Kandy Lake following the special "Siri D... Read More


Motor Traffic Dept. closed on 5 and 6 May

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that its head office in Narahenpita will remain closed on 5 and 6 of May. The decision has been taken in view of the upcoming Lo... Read More


Father of one sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A 38-year-old father of one was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court today (30) after being found guilty for the possession and trafficking of 2 grams and 29... Read More


2025 LG Polls: 33 candidates arrested for violating election laws

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A total of 33 candidates contesting at the upcoming Local Government (LG) election have been arrested for flouting election laws, Police have announced. According to an officia... Read More


15 May Day events and rallies to be held in Colombo tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- At least 15 May Day processions, commemorative events and rallies are scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow (May 1), Sri Lanka Police confirmed. Accordingly, Police have imp... Read More