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Special Security at Colombo National Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Security has been beefed up at the Colombo National Hospital and surrounding areas from this morning (26), Ada Derana reporter said. This comes after the Criminal Investigation ... Read More


Unified bus timetable introduced for long-distance buses operating from Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that the unified bus timetable service for both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses commenced at midnight yesterd... Read More


Two police officers killed and one injured in shooting in Victoria, Australia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Two police officers have been killed and another injured in a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah in north-east Victoria, Australia. Emergency services have swarmed the s... Read More


UNP seniors call on Chief Prelate of Asgiriya Chapter

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A delegation of senior members and leaders of the United National Party (UNP) visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya this morning (26) and received blessings from the Chief Prelate o... Read More


Security beefed up near Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Security has been beefed up adjacent to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises, Ada Derana reporter said. Accordingly, Police and Special Task Force personnel have been de... Read More


Aswesuma: August allowance for elders to be credited to bank accounts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The monthly allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit program, will be credited to their respective bank accounts tomo... Read More


Ex-President Ranil unlikely to be produced in court today - Prisons Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is unlikely to be produced before court today (26), due to medical recommendations stating that he must continue to remain under observation... Read More


Another 619 individuals nabbed during special island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A total of 619 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Not revenge or political witch-hunt, everyone is equal before the law - President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that his government is committed to establishing a culture where everyone is treated equally before the law. He made these remarks whil... Read More


Seevali Arukgoda named new Director General of Sri Lanka Customs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Additional Director General of Sri Lanka Customs Seevali Arukgoda has been appointed as the new Director General, effective today (26). Accordingly, Seevali Arukgoda has become ... Read More