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Police recover several illegal firearms in raids across the island

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka Police have recovered several illegal firearms from various areas of the island. Based on a tip-off received, a raid was carried out by a team of officers from the Elp... Read More


Sumeda Ranasinghe sets new national record, qualifies for World Championships

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sumeda Ranasinghe has a new national record in Javelin Throw and has now qualified to represent Sri Lanka at the next World Championships in Japan. He threw a distance of 85.78 ... Read More


Three killed in road accident in Madampe

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A three-wheeler travelling from Chilaw to Colombo has collided with a bus and a lorry in the Madampe area killing three persons, police reported. Published by HT Digital Content... Read More


2025 LG Elections: 18 parties, 57 independent groups place deposits

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Election Commission has issued a statement regarding the political parties and independent groups that have placed their deposits thus far to contest the 2025 Local Governmen... Read More


Train derails disrupting services on up-country line

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A Colombo-bound train arriving from Badulla has derailed between Nawalapitiya and Ulapane railway stations, disrupting train services on the Up-country Railway Line, according to... Read More


Chinese woman critically injured after falling from moving train

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A female Chinese tourist traveling on a train plying from Nanu Oya to Badulla on the Up-country Railway Line has been seriously injured after falling off a moving train near the ... Read More


PM Harini vows action against political interference in education

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the crises emerging within the education system are primarily due to the improper implementation of policies and political inter... Read More


Sri Lanka to introduce new low-priced alcohol to curb illicit liquor?

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced plans to introduce a new type of alcohol at a lower price to combat the growing consumption of illicit liquor. Commissioner Gene... Read More


Over 20 SSPs and OICs transferred with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Police Headquarters has announced the transfer of more than 20 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Officers-in-Charge (OICs), effective immediately, according to the ... Read More


Bus driver and conductor interdicted after found drunk at SLTB depot

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A driver and a conductor attached to the Polonnaruwa Depot, belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), have been temporarily interdicted on charges of dereliction of duty... Read More