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Investigation launched into tuition teacher's police escort

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media, showing a female tuition teacher being escorted by police motorcycles and vehicle... Read More


Three women arrested at BIA with Kush cannabis

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Three women arriving from Bangkok have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with over five kilograms of Kush cannabis in their possession.... Read More


Suspect arrested after shooting at church in Manampitiya

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A suspect who opened fire at the 'Living Christ Church' in the Ayurveda area of Manampitiya has been arrested, police confirmed today. The incident occurred at around 7.00 p.m.... Read More


Two nabbed with T-56 rifles; Plot to kill 'Gampaha Osman' uncovered

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Two suspects have been arrested by Special Task Force (STF) personnel in Gampaha along with two T-56 assault rifles and ammunition. It is reported that the STF has also been ab... Read More


Earthslip blocks Beragala-Wellawaya road, disrupting traffic movement

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Vehicular movement on the Beragala-Wellawaya road has been disrupted due to an earthslip in the Viharagala area (184 km). As a result, drivers using this route have been advise... Read More


Second day of "Siri Dalada Wandanawa" to begin today

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- "Siri Dalada Wandanawa," the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is scheduled to commence today for the second day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, th... Read More


'Siri Dalanda Vandanawa': Additional trains in operation for devotees

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Sri Lanka Railways has taken steps to add two additional train journeys between Colombo Fort and Kandy due to a large number of devotees travelling to Kandy for 'Siri Dalanda Va... Read More


Woman arrested with Kush cannabis worth Rs. 33 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a young Sri Lankan woman who arrived in the island from Bangalore, India, while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kus... Read More


Govt. to provide Rs. 15,000 subsidy for secondary crops for 'Yala' season

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a decision has been taken to provide a subsidy of Rs. 15,000 for additional crops cultivated on paddy fields for the upcoming 'Yala'... Read More


Second day of 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa' draws massive crowds to Kandy

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Today marks the second day of the 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa,' a rare and sacred opportunity for both local and foreign devotees to witness the revered Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Bu... Read More