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US Embassy strengthens regional efforts to combat synthetic drug threat

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), has concluded a two-week regional training initiative focused on identify... Read More


One injured in shooting near Dehiwala railway station

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A shooting incident has been reported near the Dehiwala Railway Station, a short while ago, said Ada Derana reporter. One individual sustained injuries to his leg in the shootin... Read More


Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena further remanded

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been further remanded until August 01 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court. He was arrested by the Bribery Commi... Read More


Wild elephant killed in train collision at Gallella

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A wild elephant was killed early this morning (18) after being struck by a train traveling from Colombo to Batticaloa. The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. in the Sudunelum... Read More


Night-time tourist access to be introduced at Nine Arch Bridge

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Railway Department, in collaboration with the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the appeal of the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella and it... Read More


"We cannot do this by dividing; we must all come together" - PM on education reforms

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that open discussions, suggestions, and criticisms based on factual information concerning the new education reforms are of great imp... Read More


Motorcycle used in Dehiwala shooting found abandoned

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The motorcycle suspected to have been used in the Dehiwala shooting incident this morning (18) has been found abandoned on the roadside in front of a temple on the Piliyandala al... Read More


Bangladesh Bank honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016 cyber heist

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Bangladesh's central bank (Bangladesh Bank) hosted a special award ceremony to formally recognise officials from Sri Lanka's Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) for their rol... Read More


White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition after questions about bruises

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Donald Trump is suffering from a chronic vein condition, the White House announced on Thursday, after days of speculation regarding photographs showing bruising on the US preside... Read More


EU warns of 'grant scam' targeting young Sri Lankan entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives has issued an alert warning of a scam by an individual impersonating an official from the European Union (EU), claiming to provid... Read More