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HRCSL issues general guidelines and recommendations for Sri Lanka Police

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has released a set of general guidelines and recommendations aimed at preventing deaths in police custody and in confrontations wi... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall of about 75 mm expected

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Department of Meteorology says South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Saba... Read More


Two jailors and driver of Angunakolapelessa Prison suspended

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Two jailors and a prison driver attached to Angunakolapelessa Prison have been suspended pending an investigation regarding an incident where a bus belonging to the prison was par... Read More


US Embassy in Colombo warns of 'fake' social media accounts impersonating its officials

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has warned the general public of a recent spike in social media accounts impersonating its officials based in Colombo. Accordingly, social media use... Read More


New Zealand's Deputy PM to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters will visit Sri Lanka, Nepal, India and Australia later this week, the New Zealand government has announced... Read More


Woman arrested for carrying T-56 firearm into apartment complex in Havelock Town

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A woman has reportedly been seen carrying a T-56 assault rifle into her home at a prominent apartment complex in Havelock Town, Police said. A security officer from the complex ha... Read More


PM Harini receives death threats via email; IP addresses traced to Europe - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has received death threats to her official email address at the Prime Minister's Office, the Minister of Public Security and Par... Read More


Dense fog disrupts traffic in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Vehicular movement has been affected due to dense fog prevailing along several roads heading towards the Nuwara Eliya city, Ada Derana reporter said. Accordingly, traffic movemen... Read More


Deputy Minister explains how duty is imposed on vehicles

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The value of the vehicle is not the determining factor when imposing taxes, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said in Parliament today (20). Spea... Read More


CC to decide on new Auditor General today

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A decision on the appointment of the new Auditor General will be made today, Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has announced in Parliament. The Speaker said the decision ... Read More