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Shooting incident reported in Nagoda Hospital

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A prison inmate receiving treatment at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital has sustained injuries in a shooting incident that occurred this morning (31). Police stated that the injured... Read More


Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A Presidential Commission of Inquiry has been appointed to investigate, examine, and report on alleged corruption and irregularities said to have taken place at the Colombo Munic... Read More


Pakistan tour profit to be donated to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' program - SLC

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that it will dedicate the upcoming Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka to promoting the government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' program. Accordingly, ... Read More


Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year celebrations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Police have decided to implement a special traffic and security plan to minimise traffic congestion in and around Colombo and ensure public safety. In a statement, the... Read More


Last rites of music icon Latha Walpola with state patronage today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The final rites of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola is scheduled to be performed with state patronage this evening (31) at the Borella General Cemetery. The legendary s... Read More


Students across Iran stage protest as economic crisis deepens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from... Read More


Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Northcentral, Northwestern and Uva provinces today (31), the Department of Meteorology stated. F... Read More


Legendary singer Latha Walpola laid to rest with state honours

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The final rites of the late veteran singer Kalasoori Latha Walpola, revered as the "Queen of Sri Lankan Music," concluded with state patronage this evening (31) at the Borella Ge... Read More


Five opposition members of Galle MC granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The five opposition members of the Galle Municipal Council, who were arrested for intimidating and obstructing the duties of officials during an incident yesterday at the council... Read More


Matugama PS chairman granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, has been granted bail by the Matugama Magistrate's Court. He was ordered released on two personal bonds of Rs. 5... Read More