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Police open fire at van after refusing to stop in Gampaha.

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Police officers have opened fire at a van after its driver failed to heed a signal to stop at a checkpoint in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha. The injured driver was arrested a... Read More


Tilvin Silva visits Gangaramaya Temple to discuss progress of 'Temple City' project

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, paid a courtesy visit to the historic Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo 02 and met with the Chief Incumben... Read More


Consignment of grenades supplied to local criminal gangs with narcotics shipment?

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Police have revealed significant details regarding the hand grenade attack on a residence in Dehiwala yesterday (11), which claimed the lives of two children and left their fathe... Read More


Four injured after truck plunges down precipice and topples on house

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- At least four persons have been injured and hospitalised after a container truck plunged down a precipice and toppled onto a house in the Madithale area along the Badulla-Mahiyan... Read More


PM highlights importance of art and culture for a thriving nation and beautiful life

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that art, together with unity, mutual understanding and harmony, is essential for people to lead fulfilling and happy lives. She f... Read More


Dehiwala grenade attack suspected to be case of mistaken identity - Police

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Police suspect that the hand grenade attack carried out by an unidentified individual early last morning (11) on a residence located on Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, was likel... Read More


Suspect wanted over multiple offences including burglaries arrested in Thanamalwila

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- A wanted suspect allegedly involved in several offences, including breaking and entering into homes and burglaries, has been arrested by the Computer Crime Investigation Division... Read More


Five SLAF personnel arrested over deer poaching, venison trafficking at Mattala Airport

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Five Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel and two civilians have been arrested by Mattala Police for allegedly shooting and killing deer roaming within the premises of Mattala Ra... Read More


Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas....

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an "Amber" advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. According to the Departme... Read More


'No more father-to-son politics' - President calls for political transformation

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has questioned the practice of political power being passed from father to son, calling for a major transformation of Sri Lanka's political cul... Read More