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21-year-old youth attacked to death over personal dispute

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A youth has been attacked to death with a sharp weapon in the Balawathgama area of the Hemmathagama Police Division. The incident occurred last night (20), police said. The de... Read More


Drug shortage stems from procurement issues, not financial constraints - Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the prevailing shortage of medicines within the country is not due to financial constraints. Speaking at a ceremony in Ampara,... Read More


Indian naval ship 'INS SATPURA' arrives at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Indian Naval Ship 'INS SATPURA' has arrived at the Port of Colombo for replenishment and service requirements yesterday (20). The ship has been welcomed by the Sri Lanka Na... Read More


Israel presses on with Gaza City assault, at least 60 Palestinians killed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Israel's military kept up its assault on Gaza City and the wider Gaza Strip on Saturday, dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at le... Read More


All passenger transport drivers required to obtain 'PT License' by December 31 - Transport Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated that it is mandatory to all drivers engaged in passenger transport to obtain a "PT License"... Read More


UK, Canada and Australia recognise Palestinian state in major diplomatic shift

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- UK, Canada and Australia recognise Palestinian state in major diplomatic shift The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia confirmed today (21) that they now formally recognize Pa... Read More


Trump issues vague threat to Afghanistan over Bagram air base

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 20) threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not "give Bagram Airbase back". "If Afgh... Read More


New directive issued on testing drivers under the influence of narcotics

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A new directive outlining the procedure that police officers must follow when inspecting drivers suspected of operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics has been issued... Read More


Drug trafficker 'Potta Amila' arrested along with three associates

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A key member of an organized crime gang and known drug trafficker, 'Potta Amila' has been arrested by the Moragahahena Police, along with three of his close associates. The sus... Read More


World's oldest person, 116, meets King Charles

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- King Charles III has made a special visit to the world's oldest person, who told him she remembered "all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry you". Ethel Caterha... Read More