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Man arrested with firearm, diamond watch by Grandpass Police

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- An individual has been arrested for the possession of a firearm by the Grandpass Police. A diamond watch was also taken into custody, at the time of the arrest, police stated. ... Read More


Police recover three T-56 firearms abandoned on roadside in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A total of three T-56 assault rifles, five browning pistols and a magazine have been discovered while abandoned on the roadside in Kaduwela, police stated. The firearms that wer... Read More


Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya at CID to lodge complaints

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Dr. Walawahengunawe Dhammarathana Thero, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago (18... Read More


More skilled jobs for Sri Lankans in Singapore?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A discussion has been held in a bid to strengthen collaboration in labour-related matters, particularly to explore avenues to generate job opportunities for Sri Lankan nationals ... Read More


Mound of earth blocks Norton Bridge-Maskeliya main road

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Norton Bridge Police said that traffic movement on the Norton Bridge-Maskeliya main road has been completely halted due to a mound of earth collapsing onto the road. It is repor... Read More


Woman arrested in Dehiwala with narcotics pills worth over Rs. 500,000

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A woman has been arrested with a stock of narcotics valued at over Rs. 500,000 taken into custody by the Mount Lavinia Division Criminal Investigation Unit. Police said along wi... Read More


Two dead, over 10 injured in fatal accident in Omanthai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- At least two persons have reportedly died and more than 10 others have sustained injuries in a fatal accident that occurred this evening (17) in the Omanthai area on the A-9 road... Read More


Erin strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane, NHC says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has become a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center said on Saturday (Aug 16). The ... Read More


Sri Lankan man arrested in Malaysia with narcotics

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A Sri Lanka national has been arrested for the possession of narcotics during a raid conducted in Bukit Tambun, Malaysia. According to a report from Bernama news, Malaysian Poli... Read More


37 females among 257 drowning deaths in 2025: Police

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A total of 257 persons have died due to drowning incidents so far this year, police said. Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler stated th... Read More