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Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about peo... Read More


School closed in Nawalapitiya over landslide risk cleared to reopen after two months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today (25) issued the necessary recommendation to recommence academic activities at the Anuruddha Kumara Primary School in Nawa... Read More


Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- An accident involving a lorry and an ambulance has been reported along the Dambulla-Habarana main road in Habarana, police stated. As a result of the incident that occurred this... Read More


Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) Varaha and Atulya arrived today at the Colombo Harbour for an official visit and were welcomed in accordance with naval traditions by the Navy... Read More


Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India: Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- It has been confirmed that the coal samples sent to India in relation to the coal shipment that has sparked public debate have not met the required calorific value, the Minister ... Read More


Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Six police officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest have been remanded until tomorrow (26). The group was remanded after being produced before the G... Read More


Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A shooting has occurred at the R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya this morning (25), police stated. The incident had reportedly occurred at around 2:35 a.m. According to the Ko... Read More


Myanmar's junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Myanmar's junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn country's general election as a final round of voting took place, with the military-backed party havin... Read More


Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (26), the Department of Meteorology st... Read More


Six Gampaha Crimes Division arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Six officers of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, police stated. The group is scheduled to be produ... Read More