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US senator meets man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

Srilanka, April 18 -- A US senator has met with a man who Trump administration officials have acknowledged was deported in error from Maryland to a mega-prison in El Salvador. Maryland Senator Chris ... Read More


No special queues for VIPs during sacred tooth relic exposition: DIG

Srilanka, April 18 -- There will be no special passes or separate queues issued for VIPs or VVIPs during the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, set to begin today 18) at the Sri Dalada Mal... Read More


Shooting incident reported near school in Ahungalla

Srilanka, April 18 -- A shooting incident was reported in front of a school in Ahungalla, where two unidentified individuals carried out the attack and fled in a three-wheeler, according to police. T... Read More


Daily progress reviews will be held during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Srilanka, April 18 -- A progress review of the 'Sri Dalada Dekma' will be held every morning during the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is set to begin today at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in ... Read More


Foreign diplomats head to Kandy by train for 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa' inauguration ceremony

Srilanka, April 18 -- Foreign diplomats representing several countries travelled to Kandy this morning in a special observation saloon of a train that departed from the Colombo Fort Railway Station at... Read More


50 rounds of ammunition found in Athurugiriya police raid

Srilanka, April 18 -- Police have recovered 50 rounds of live ammunition used for T56 firearms, along with sharp weapons, based on a tip off received by the Athurugiriya police. A suspect aged 25 yea... Read More


Wild elephant killed by night mail train in Siyambalangamuwa

Srilanka, April 18 -- A wild elephant died in the Siyambalangamuwa area after being knocked down by the night mail train traveling from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee early this morning, officials of the... Read More


Over 1500 complaints related to LG polls; nine incidents of violence

Srilanka, April 18 -- A total of 94 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections were received, pushing the total number to over 1500. According to the Election Commission, a t... Read More


Heavy showers, thunderstorms expected in several provinces

Srilanka, April 18 -- Showers of above 50 mm will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva Provinces during the afternoon or night, the D... Read More


Govt denies issuing VIP invitations for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Srilanka, April 18 -- The Government Information Department clarified that reports claiming that VIP invitations were issued by the government for special guests to attend the exposition of the Sacred... Read More