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Hulfsdorp gunman identified as Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga Kandanaarachchi: Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The suspect who was arrested over the shooting incident at the Hulfsdorp Court complex has been identified as Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga Kandanaarachchi from Maharagama, Public Sec... Read More


Reward offered for information on female suspect in court shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Police released a photograph of a female suspect connected to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Hulftsdorp Court Complex. They request for public help in locating her. The ... Read More


Over 180,000 dog bites reported last year: Health Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed today that some 184,926 people had obtained treatment for dog bites last year from January 1 to December 31. He told Parliament tha... Read More


No threats to national security; only isolated incidents reported: Public Security Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Claiming that only isolated incidents were reported in different parts of the country, Public Security Minister Ananada Wijepala said today these isolated incidents must not be co... Read More


Armed guards to be deployed inside courts when special accused produced before courts: Justice Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- In the wake of the shooting incident in the Hulfsdorp Court complex, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today that steps will be taken to deploy armed guards inside the co... Read More


Singer Amitha Wedisinghe passes away

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Veteran singer Amitha Wedisinghe, a senior artiste who also served as a music teacher, passed away this morning. She is remembered for her evergreen hit songs, including those s... Read More


Ensure security of judges: Sajith tells government

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Claiming that judges have been informed that their security will be withdrawn, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government not withdraw their security but to tak... Read More


Rain in South, dry weather in most parts of island

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Thundershowers may occur in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura during the evening or night, while dry weather will prevail in most other areas of the island, the Meteorology De... Read More


Animal-friendly tourism: Sigiriya stray dogs sterilised, vaccinated

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population claims that most stray dogs in the Sigiriya tourism area have been sterilised and vaccinated to create ... Read More


SLC imposes USD 10,000 fine on Dasun Shanaka

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has imposed a fine of USD 10,000 on former captain Dasun Shanaka for breaching his contractual obligations after leaving a first-class match in Colombo ear... Read More