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Suspect who shot and injured police officer in Katunayake arrested

Srilanka, July 15 -- The suspect who allegedly snatched a police officer's service pistol, shot him with it and then escaped on a motorcycle in Katunayake this evening (15) has been arrested by the po... Read More


PM Harini meets Qatar's Amir, conveys Sri Lanka's condolences on passing of Father Amir

Srilanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is in the State of Qatar to convey condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, arrived at Lusail Palace in Doha today (15... Read More


Parcel containing 'Ice' and other contraband thrown into Galle Prison

Srilanka, July 15 -- Police have launched an investigation to arrest two individuals who allegedly fled after throwing a suspicious parcel into the Galle Prison premises from near the Galle Railway Ya... Read More


Indictments filed against Mervyn Silva, Prasanna Ranaweera and four others

Srilanka, July 15 -- Indictments have been filed before the Gampaha High Court against six individuals, including former Minister Mervyn Silva and former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, over allega... Read More


Ada Derana picks up several top awards at Sumathi Awards 2026

Srilanka, July 15 -- Ada Derana's "Rebuild Sri Lanka" programme, directed by Rukmal Mallawa, has won the award for the 'Best Current Affairs Programme' at the Sumathi Awards 2026. Ada Derana's "Sc... Read More


Mayor of Negombo Municipal Council resigns

Srilanka, July 15 -- Mayor of the Negombo Municipal Council, Robert Heenkenda, who represents the National People's Power (NPP), has reportedly resigned from his position. It is reported that he h... Read More


Wimal Weerawansa's brother remanded following arrest

Srilanka, July 15 -- Sarath Weerawansa, the brother of former minister Wimal Weerawansa, has been arrested by officers of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). He has been arrested ... Read More


Police officer injured in shooting in Katunayake

Srilanka, July 15 -- A police officer has sustained gunshot injuries after a suspect allegedly seized the officer's service pistol and opened fire at Dewamottawa Road in Katunayake, a short while ago.... Read More


SLAF warns against flying kites near airports after training aircraft incident

Srilanka, July 15 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says that a Y-12 aircraft conducting training flights from the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana today (15), was forced to divert after bec... Read More


BIA records 4.7 million passenger movements in first half of 2026

Srilanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported strong operational performance during the first half of 2026, highlighting growth in passenger movements, aircraf... Read More