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14-year-old boy dies after alleged beating; father arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The Nooriya Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged assault and murder of a 14-year-old boy, a resident of the Nooriya Estate within the Nooriya Police... Read More


Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to several areas in and around Colombo has been suspended today (03) following a sudden breakd... Read More


Detention order issued on main suspect in shooting incident near Mannar Court

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The Mannar Magistrate's Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain and interrogate the main suspect for a period of 90 days in connectio... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The Meteorology Department states that, due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of Sri Lanka, prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue in the Eastern,... Read More


Collision involving bus and three-wheeler injures father and child

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- A traffic accident has occurred in the Tholangamuwa area of Warakapola along the Colombo-Kandy main road following a collision between a three-wheeler and a bus. The father was d... Read More


Low-level atmospheric disturbance east of Sri Lanka to bring heavy showers - Met Dept.

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the island's weather, according to the Department of Meteorology. Under its influenc... Read More


Four gang members linked to underworld figures arrested with firearms and drugs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Division has arrested four gang members connected to two underworld criminals, who currently hiding overseas, and have recovered t... Read More


Traffic spot fines across the island can be paid online via GovPay from Jan. 15 - Police

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The facility to pay traffic spot fines online through the GovPay platform will be made available islandwide by January 15, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in... Read More


Sri Lanka records strong economic performance in 2025 despite cyclone impact

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- Despite the severe impact of Cyclone 'Ditwah', Sri Lanka recorded a notable economic recovery in 2025, marking a significant turnaround following the country's recent economic cri... Read More


Foreign national killed after being struck by Jeep in Weligama

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- A 42-year-old Slovakian national has died following a road accident on the Weligama coastal road last night (02), police said. According to the police, the victim was walking alo... Read More