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US used car prices surge as tariffs drive market volatility

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A gauge of U.S. used vehicle prices sold at wholesale auctions that proved predictive ahead of the inflation surge following the COVID pandemic is climbing again, last month notch... Read More


Two suspects arrested in connection with Kandana shooting incident

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident near the Kandana Public Market on July3, where one person succumbed and another injured, police noted. P... Read More


Fuel distribution crisis?

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners' Association says fuel distribution activities have been arbitrarily handed over to another party. Treasurer of the Association Jagath ... Read More


'Kehelbaddara Padme' and 'Commando Salinda' arrested in Malaysia?

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Notorious Sri Lankan underworld figures known as "Kehelbaddara Padme" and "Commando Salinda," who are suspected to be the masterminds behind the assassination of rival gang leader... Read More


Japanese delegation discusses forestry training opportunities for Sri Lankan youths

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A special Japanese delegation held discussions with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) today (09) regarding opportunities for sending Sri Lankan workers to Japan f... Read More


More than 160 people still missing after deadly Texas floods

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- There are 161 people still missing in Texas in the aftermath of last weekend's deadly flash floods, the state's governor has said. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, gover... Read More


Sheikh Hasina authorised deadly Bangladesh crackdown, leaked audio suggests

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls reportedly ver... Read More


Cop arrested while accepting bribe, another flees during raid

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A police officer has been arrested for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 from an individual near the Ragama Hospital. The Bribery Commission said that the suspect was arrested wh... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (09), the Department of Meteorology... Read More


Public urged to use drinking water sparingly amid dry weather conditions

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested consumers to use drinking water sparingly. As the supply of drink... Read More