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'Ratmalane Saima' and two others to be brought back to Sri Lanka from Malaysia

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- A special Sri Lankan police team has left Malaysia to bring back three suspects arrested there, including alleged organized crime figure Danushka Kaushalya, alias "Ratmalane Saima... Read More


Police uncover major organised crime links of 'Ratmalane Saima'

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- Organised crime suspect Danushka Kaushalya, alias "Ratmalane Saima," who was arrested in Malaysia, was brought back to Sri Lanka today (10), with police investigations uncovering ... Read More


At least 20 dead after Colombia earthquake

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- The death toll after a strong earthquake that rocked western Colombia on Monday has risen to at least 20, authorities said. In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and o... Read More


Recent prison unrest causes over Rs. 255 million in property damage

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- Property damage caused by recent unrest at the Negombo, Mahara, Magazine, Pallansena and Kuruwita prisons has exceeded Rs. 255 million. The revelation was made during a meetin... Read More


Fatal Shooting in Maligawatte: Police suspect 'Kudu Anju' ordered attack

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- A 54-year-old man was shot dead in Maligawatte today (10), with police suspecting that the shooting was allegedly orchestrated by organized crime figure "Kudu Anju," who is believ... Read More


SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam released on bail

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sagara Kariyawasam has been released on bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court today (10). Kaduwela Magistrat... Read More


Parents seek action over delayed question papers at Grade 5 Scholarship Exam

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- A group of parents has lodged a complaint with the Kirindiwela Police, alleging that their children were unfairly disadvantaged due to a delay in receiving question papers at yest... Read More


Measures to address teacher shortage and improve transfer process discussed

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has called for measures to address teacher shortages and strengthen the quality of S... Read More


'Ratmalane Saima' and two others brought back to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- Organized crime suspect Danushka Kaushalya, alias "Ratmalane Saima," and two other suspects arrested in Malaysia were brought back to Sri Lanka this afternoon (10). According ... Read More


Committee calls for expanded drug rehabilitation to reduce prison overcrowding

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has called for stronger drug rehabilitation programmes as a measure to reduce overcrowding in prisons ... Read More