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250 'Health and Wellness Centres' to be established islandwide - Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says steps will be taken to establish 250 'Health and Wellness Centres' across the country to strengthen preventive heal... Read More


Suspect arrested with micro pistol and ammunition in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A suspect has been arrested after a micro pistol and live ammunition was found concealed inside a room of a residence in the Wathugedara area of Ambalangoda. The raid was carrie... Read More


Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina's speech

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh said on Sunday (Jan 25) it was "surprised" and "shocked" that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. Ha... Read More


Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- An officer attached to the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau's motorcycle squad, who was taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest... Read More


Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne interdicting the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, Chaminda Kularatne from his post, allegedly without eve... Read More


Two fishing boats seized with narcotics off southern coast brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Two multi-day fishing trawlers along with 11 suspects, taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy on suspicion of transporting a large consignment of narcotics in deep seas off the... Read More


Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about peo... Read More


School closed in Nawalapitiya over landslide risk cleared to reopen after two months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today (25) issued the necessary recommendation to recommence academic activities at the Anuruddha Kumara Primary School in Nawa... Read More


Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- An accident involving a lorry and an ambulance has been reported along the Dambulla-Habarana main road in Habarana, police stated. As a result of the incident that occurred this... Read More


Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) Varaha and Atulya arrived today at the Colombo Harbour for an official visit and were welcomed in accordance with naval traditions by the Navy... Read More