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Four arrested in Hikkaduwa over assault on prison officer and series of thefts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts, including the brutal assault of a prison officer using a sharp weapon and the theft of a motorcycle in ... Read More


One dead, another injured in motorcycle-car collision in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A motorcyclist has been killed while the pillion rider sustained critical injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Nagashandiya, Kalutara. The deceased h... Read More


16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A suspect has been arrested by the Puttalam Police in connection with the murder of a three-wheeler driver and the theft of his three-wheeler in the Puttalam area. The arrested ... Read More


Youth arrested with over 500g of 'Ice' in Grandpass

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice'). ... Read More


Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it has commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders to the market. The company stated that the cylinders are being released st... Read More


Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Postal Department has the potential to easily generate an income of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. The Minister... Read More


O/L candidate hospitalized after alleged assault by father sits exam with police assistance

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- An Ordinary Level (O/L) examination candidate who was hospitalized following an alleged assault by her father sat for the Mathematics paper today (23) with the assistance of the ... Read More


'Red' landslide warnings lifted for several districts; O/L exams to proceed as scheduled

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The 'Red' landslide warnings previously issued for certain areas of several districts have been lifted, Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Pradeep Kodippili stated... Read More


UK government quietly updates passport rules for dual citizens

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- British and Irish dual nationals may be able to use their expired British passports, along with a valid second passport, to enter the United Kingdom under new temporary measures ... Read More


Union alleges suspension of Peradeniya Bridge repairs, warns of prolonged up-country line delays

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Association has alleged that renovation work on the Peradeniya Railway Bridge along the up-country railway line has been suspended, and tha... Read More