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One killed, 5 injured as van crashes into tree in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A person was killed and five others injured in a fatal road accident that occurred in the Kithulkote area along the Thanamalwila-Wellawaya road this morning (October 3). Police s... Read More


AG to file indictments against 'Dambulla Thunders' owner in LPL match-fixing case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Police Unit for the Prevention of Sports-Related Offences Unit informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (03) that the Attorney General has decided to file indictments aga... Read More


ASPI crosses 22,000 for the first time

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 22,000-point mark for the first time in history, during this morning's (03) trading session. At... Read More


Navy arrests two suspects with illegal gold stock in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested two individuals in possession of an illegal stock of gold during a special search operation in the Arachchal sea area of Kalpitiya. Authorities se... Read More


Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Antigua and Barbuda

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with immediate effect, upon the signing of th... Read More


USS Fitzgerald makes port call in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on replenishment purposes this morning (03). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in com... Read More


Liquor shops to remain closed today for World Temperance Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Department of Excise in Sri Lanka has announced that all wine stores and liquor sales outlets across the island will remain closed today (October 3), in view of the World Temp... Read More


4 arrested for smuggling goods including mobile phones worth over Rs. 10 mln

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Maligawatta Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a consignment of mobile phones, perfumes, and accessories worth over Rs. 10 million, allegedly smuggled into t... Read More


Exam Dept. issues notice on 2025 O/L exam applications

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Department of Examinations announced that the online application period for students sitting for the 2025 (2026) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will close on October ... Read More


Drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years RI for attempted murder of police officer

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A suspected drug trafficker was sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment by Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne yesterday (02) for attempting to kill a Police Narcotics... Read More