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Duo arrested over attempted abduction using toy pistol

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Two relatives have been arrested for allegedly attempting to abduct a young woman after threatening her with a pistol later identified as a toy firearm, Sri Lanka Police stated. ... Read More


CBSL, Finance Ministry working to prevent repeat of USD 2.5 million fraud - Governor

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Ministry of Finance are working closely to strengthen systems and prevent a recurrence of the incident involving the alleged fraudulen... Read More


Five students injured in sharp-weapon attack by fellow student

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A student of a leading government school in Eppawala has allegedly attacked five other students with a sharp weapon. The injured students were admitted to the Eppawala Divisional... Read More


FM Vijitha Herath to undertake official visit to Belarus today

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Belarus from today (12) to 15 May 2026, on the invitation... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Bribery Commission after recording statement

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago after recording a statement for over two ... Read More


Man shot and attacked with sharp weapon inside home in Ambalantota

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A man was shot and attacked with a machete inside a residence in the Mamadala area within the Ambalantota Police Division last night, police said. The deceased has been identifie... Read More


Several foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime network remanded

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Galle Magistrate's Court has remanded several foreign nationals arrested in connection with an alleged organised computer crime network. The suspects were produced before cou... Read More


16 major and 10 medium reservoirs spilling amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 16 major reservoirs and 10 medium-sized reservoirs managed by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the countr... Read More


Vijay urges Indian Govt. to secure release of arrested TN fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday urged the India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of six... Read More


Additional fertilizer relief announced for small-scale tea plantation owners

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratne, stated that the government has decided to provide an additional fertilizer subsidy to small-scale tea pla... Read More