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Weligama PS chairman murder: Motorcycle used in shooting found abandoned

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The motorcycle used by the assailants in the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickremasekara has been recovered abandoned in a forested area along the ... Read More


Tuition classes targeting 2025 A/L exam prohibited from Nov. 04

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that tuition classes, lectures, and seminars related to the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be prohibited from midni... Read More


Agency director arrested for Rs. 740 mln Romania job scam

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a director of a foreign employment agency in Maharagama for allegedly defrauding over Rs. 740 million from individuals by ... Read More


Three-wheeler fares will not be revised without proper regulation - Union

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers' Union states that there will be no revision of fares despite the recent fuel price reduction, unless a proper regulatory mechanism is impleme... Read More


Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has been suspended from his duties. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken this decision following a complaint lodged by the Insp... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda's Chief Security Officer granted bail

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of Neville Wanniarachchi, Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remand... Read More


IGP arrives at parliament to discuss MPs' security

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya, has arrived at Parliament this morning (31) to discuss the security concerns for Members of Parliament. The visit follo... Read More


4 fishermen rescued after 13 days at sea brought to Hambantota Port

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The four fishermen who were rescued after being stranded at sea for 13 days after setting out to sea from Dondra were brought back to the Hambantota Port by the Sri Lanka Navy at... Read More


Two firearm magazines found in Jaffna Uni. premises

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Two firearm magazines have been discovered within the premises of the University of Jaffna. According to reports, the magazines were found concealed in the ceiling of the univer... Read More


3 close associates of 'Kehelbaddara Padme' arrested with 'Ice' worth over Rs. 35 mln

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- More information has emerged regarding the seizure of the narcotic substance 'Ice' valued at around Rs. 35 million in the Palliyawatta area of the Wattala Police Division. The r... Read More