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Police discover decomposed body in Karapitiya residence

Srilanka, July 26 -- The decomposed body of a 58-year-old man has been discovered inside a bathroom of a house in Karapitiya, Galle. Police said the deceased, an unmarried man, had been living alo... Read More


18-year-old monk dies after drowning in Kirindi Oya

Srilanka, July 26 -- An 18-year-old monk has died after drowning while bathing in the Kirindi Oya in the Thelulla area, in Wellawaya. Police said the monk was among a group of monks who had arrive... Read More


258 fires reported in Colombo and suburbs so far this year

Srilanka, July 26 -- A total of 258 fire incidents have been reported in Colombo and its suburbs from January to date, the Colombo Fire Service Department said. According to the Department, 17 res... Read More


Rs. 500,000 fine for selling imported rice above government-controlled price

Srilanka, July 26 -- A retail outlet in Akmeemana, Galle, has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling imported Keeri Samba rice above the maximum retail price set by the government. The fine was impose... Read More


Police Sub-Inspector suspended over alleged misconduct while on duty

Srilanka, July 26 -- A Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone Police Post has been suspended over allegations of misconduct while on duty and making threatening remarks tow... Read More


Ella tourist hotel fined Rs. 1 million for overpricing bottled water

Srilanka, July 26 -- The Bandarawela Magistrate's Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on a tourist establishment in Ella after finding the owner of the business guilty of selling bottled drinkin... Read More


Police suspect underworld feud behind Bellanwila murder

Srilanka, July 26 -- New details have emerged regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (25) in Bellanwila. The gunman allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of a restaurant owne... Read More


Mandatory 5,000 km roadworthiness checks introduced for passenger buses

Srilanka, July 26 -- All passenger transport buses will be required to undergo a mandatory roadworthiness inspection after every 5,000 kilometres of operation, the National Council for Road Safety has... Read More


President revises guidelines for appointment of President's Counsel

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette Extraordinary revising the guidelines governing the appointment of President's Counsel (PC). According to Gazette Extraordina... Read More


Former SLC President Upali Dharmadasa passes away

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Former President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Upali Dharmadasa, has passed away at the age of 71. Mr. Dharmadasa was also a high-profile Sri Lankan industrialist who made his... Read More