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US Embassy denies reports claiming 'FBI team' arrived in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The US Embassy in Colombo has rejected certain local media reports which claim that a "team" from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to support the... Read More


Heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. Accordingly, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Weste... Read More


PM Harini returns after concluding official visit to UK

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya returned to the island on Saturday (23) after concluding a successful official visit to the United Kingdom from 18 to 22 May, the PM's Office sai... Read More


Police uncover more details on 21 Sri Lankan suspects deported from Dubai

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Sri Lanka Police have uncovered further details regarding the 21 suspects who were brought back to the island last morning (22) following their deportation from Dubai. Among the ... Read More


After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Balapitiya High Court sentenced five accused to death after a 19-year trial, finding them guilty of assaulting and murdering an individual using poles and clubs. The convicte... Read More


Police warn public over rising online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to remain vigilant regarding financial fraud and cybercrimes committed through the internet and social media platforms. According to Police... Read More


Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Hatton Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a couple in Dikoya, Hatton, and are seeking public assistance to locate and arrest the ... Read More


DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect their printed but unclaimed vehicle number plates issued during the years 2023 a... Read More


Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology reports that the highest rainfall of 336.5 mm, recorded between 8.30 a.m. yesterday and 8.30 a.m. today, was observed in Pambegama in the Kegalle Dis... Read More


21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Twenty-one wanted criminal suspects, including alleged underworld figures "Mahawatta Chamara" and "Kudu Duminda," who were deported from Dubai, have arrived at the Mattala Interna... Read More