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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


Gujarat Titans announce replacement of injured Glenn Phillips in squad

Srilanka, April 18 -- Glenn Phillips didn't play a single match for the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But he got injured while fielding as a substitute and r... Read More


Special allowances for police on duty during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Srilanka, April 18 -- Following the instructions of the Acting IGP, a special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of local a... Read More


Ravi K's Private Members' Bill to repeal Online Safety Act gazetted

Srilanka, April 18 -- The Private Members' Bill presented to Parliament by MP Ravi karunanayake to repeal the Online Safety Act No. 9 of 2024 has been gazetted. According to the gazette notification,... Read More


Public Security Minister denies meeting Nissanka Senadhipathi

Srilanka, April 18 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala denied media reports that he had met Nissanka Senadhipathi at his Ministry. In a letter to Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya, the Ministe... Read More