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Advisory issued for severe lightning for several areas

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kurunegala districts. ... Read More


Circular issued on Vesak Week programmes for schools and educational institutions

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a circular outlining programmes to be organized in schools, colleges of education, Pirivenas, and... Read More


Six suspects arrested with 'Ice' and counterfeit currency notes

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Six suspects have been arrested in the Rathmalana and Imbulgoda areas with 91 grams and 200 milligrams of ''Ice'' (Crystal Methamphetamine), police said. During the operation, ... Read More


11 injured in bus collision at Naula; One in critical condition

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A fatal road accident involving two buses has been reported in the Nalanda area of Naula along the Dambulla-Matale main road. The incident had occurred today (26) at around 9:2... Read More


MP Archchuna accused of threatening woman with firearm over land dispute in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament (MP) Ramanathan Archchuna has allegedly threatened a woman while holding a firearm in Periyavillan, Jaffna. The dispute is linked to an ong... Read More


Associate of 'Homagama Gagana' arrested with 12kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A suspect was arrested in Homagama yesterday (24) by the Western Province North Crimes Division while in possession of 12 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value of ... Read More


'Sagarika' train successfully re-railed; full restoration work ongoing

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The 'Sagarika' train, which derailed near the Wadduwa Railway Station yesterday, has been successfully re-railed, said Ada Derana reporter. The train has since been moved to th... Read More


Russian-made firearm, ammunition found buried in Karandeniya Raju's garden

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 9mm Russian-made pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition were discovered buried in the garden of the residence of "Karandeniye Raju," the brother of organised criminal "Karandeniye... Read More


Photographer arrested with over 2.5kg 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of 2,505 grams of 'Kush' cannabis, estimated to be valued at approxim... Read More


Police Media Spokesperson departs for INTERPOL conference in France

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fredrick Wootler, departed for France today (25) to participate in the First Global Conference for Public... Read More