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HRCSL highlights rising complaints against police over torture and harassment

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) revealed that it has received a significant number of complaints against police officers regarding allegations of torture, arbitr... Read More


Over 400 kg of Kerala cannabis transported in lorry seized

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Police have seized a stock of over 400 kilograms of Kerala cannabis that was being transported in a lorry at Paranthan. The operation was carried out following a tip-off from Sr... Read More


Govt. to introduce digital facility to resolve industrial sector issues - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, has announced plans to introduce a new digital facility aimed at resolving issues in the industrial sect... Read More


Suspect who provided firearm used in Kotahena shooting arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A suspect allegedly responsible for aiding and abetting the recent shooting incident in the Kotahena area, which claimed the life of one person, has been arrested by the Colombo ... Read More


All remaining passports will be issued within one month: Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala stated that all remaining passports scheduled for issuance will be issued within a month, and efforts are al... Read More


Historic moment in Sri Lanka's Parliament as MP moves motion using Braille

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- In a significant moment for the country's parliamentary history, National People's Power (NPP) MP Sugath Wasantha de Perera today (24) moved the motion to adjourn the House using... Read More


Rainy weather expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Meteorology Department says rainy weather is expected over Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces and in Hambantota district, from tonight (24) for the ... Read More


Chinese national found dead with blood stains at luxury hotel in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A Chinese national has been found dead with at a luxury hotel in Kompanna Veediya (Slave Island), Colombo, Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga said. He stated that blood st... Read More


73-year-old Indian arrested with Kush cannabis worth Rs. 23 million at BIA

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A 73-year-old Indian national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle a consignment of Kush cannabis valued at Rs.... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for tomorrow (25) in several provinces and districts in the country. It states that the Heat Index, the temperat... Read More