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Warm weather advisory issued for several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a Warm Weather Advisory for Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Eastern and Southern provinces and Rathnapura and Monaragala di... Read More


Russian woman dies after falling from train while trying to take selfie

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- A female Russian tourist travelling on the 'Podi Menike' train plying from Badulla to Colombo Fort has died after falling off the train reportedly while attempting to take a self... Read More


Woman disguised as lawyer assisted 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' shooting: Police clarify suspect's escape

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Sri Lanka Police says that they have identified a woman who aided and abetted the shooting inside the No. 05 Magistrate's Court within the Aluthkade Courts Complex this morning (... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa's killer concealed gun in hollowed-out book?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- New details have emerged regarding the shooting of notorious drug trafficker and criminal gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias "Ganemulla Sanjeewa", inside the Aluthka... Read More


Two including 6-year-old girl killed in Middeniya shooting, one injured

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Two persons including a man and his six-year-old daughter have been killed following a shooting incident near the Kadewatta Junction in Middeniya. Police said that a group of un... Read More


Four wanted Sri Lankan criminals repatriated from India

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Four Sri Lankan suspects who were wanted over their involvement in various crimes and were arrested in Chennai, India have been brought to the island today (19). One of the four... Read More


Middeniya shooting: More details revealed on victim's criminal links

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- The individual killed in the shooting incident at Kadewatta Junction in Middeniya last night has been identified as Aruna Vidanagamage, also known as "Kajja," who was allegedly i... Read More


Govt vows to crack down on underworld after Aluthkade Court shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, expressed views in Parliament today (19) regarding the shooting incident that took place at the Aluthkade Court Complex this mo... Read More


EC set to determine date for LG Polls

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Election Commission convened this morning (18) to discuss the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, which was passed in Parliament yesterday (17). However, ... Read More


Police officers seeking reinstatement to undergo mandatory drug testing

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka Police has announced that all officers seeking reinstatement after being inactive for any reason including suspension, must undergo mandatory drug testing before resumi... Read More