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'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder: Two remanded for allegedly assisting Ishara Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and pr... Read More


Sri Lanka and Germany sign debt restructuring agreement worth Euro 188 million

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Sri Lanka and Germany have entered into a bilateral agreement in relation to the external debt restructuring process, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. The agreement m... Read More


Seaplane plunges into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- A seaplane that was preparing to land plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya at around 12:30 p.m. today (07). According to an Ada Derana correspondent, the two pilots on board... Read More


Vehicular movement on Somawathiya Road suspended due to overflow of Mahaweli River

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya-Sungavila Road has been suspended with effect from 8:30 a.m. today (07), following severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli ... Read More


Opposition MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Opposition members of Parliament have commenced signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. A discussion in this regard commenced this mo... Read More


Over 700 arrested in nationwide special police operations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The police have identified a total of 27 individuals directly involved in various criminal activities as part of a special nationwide crime and drug prevention operation. The arr... Read More


Election law violation case against ex-Minister Harin Fernando adjourned

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Former Minister Harin Fernando has appeared before the Badulla Magistrate's Court this morning (6 January) in connection with an ongoing case concerning alleged violations of elec... Read More


Five dead after consuming suspected illicit liquor in Waikkala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A total of five individuals have reportedly died in Waikkala, Wennappuwa, following the suspected consumption of illicit liquor. According to police, three bodies were recovered ... Read More


Galenbindunuwewa House Fire: Death toll rises as suspect's wife dies

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The death toll from the tragic house fire in Galenbindunuwewa has risen to three following the passing of the suspect's wife while undergoing treatment. The incident occurred at ... Read More


Organized criminal gang member arrested with firearms and heroin

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A member of an organized criminal gang has been arrested during a special operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF). The suspect, apprehended on Wimalasara Roa... Read More