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Retired Army Captain arrested with T-56 magazines and ammunition in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A retired Sri Lanka Army Captain has been arrested by the Police Western Province North Crimes Range at Miriswatte in Minuwangoda, while in possession of 18 T-56 assault rifle ma... Read More


Two criminal gang members and female suspect brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Two members of notorious organized criminal gangs, who are wanted in connection with multiple homicides, were brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai early this morning (January 16)... Read More


Unrest at Boossa Prison brought under control - Prisons Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A group of detainees who had climbed onto the rooftop of the 'D Ward' at the Boossa Prison and engaged in unruly behaviour, causing damage to prison property, has been brought un... Read More


Female Buddhist monk dies following bus accident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A 77-year-old female Buddhist monk has succumbed to injuries after being hit by a bus while crossing the road at the Minnana junction on the Avissawella-Ratnapura road. The fema... Read More


SLTDA launches special program to achieve annual tourism targets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a special program aimed at achieving the national tourism targets set for this year. Chairman of the SLTDA, Budd... Read More


One dead after sharp-weapon attack on two women in Ahangama

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- An incident involving a sharp-weapon attack on two women has been reported from the Tittagalla area of Ahangama. Upon receiving information, officers from the Ahangama Police pr... Read More


IMF says Sri Lanka's electricity pricing policy remains tied to cost recovery

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that there is no immediate change to the electricity pricing objectives under Sri Lanka's IMF-supported program, reaffirming t... Read More


Price of a cup of milk tea reduced

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The price of a cup of milk tea has been reduced by Rs. 10, the All-Island Restaurant Owners' Association announced today (16). Chairman of the association, Harsha Rukshan, said ... Read More


Three suspects arrested over shooting incident in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Three suspects have been arrested for aiding and abetting the shooting incident at Bodhiyawatte in Kohuwala, in which a 16-year-old girl was injured. Two unidentified gunmen who... Read More


President inaugurates 'Windscape Mannar' 20 MW wind power plant in Mannar

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- In line with the Government's programme to achieve the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 20-megawatt 'Windscape Mannar' wind power plant constructed in Mannar by C... Read More