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Six suspects revealed to be directly involved in shooting at Thusitha Halloluwa

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed the court today that all six suspects arrested in connection with the recent shooting incident targeting Thusitha Halloluwa, the former ... Read More


Recruitment of 190 locomotive engineers underway

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Applications have been called to recruit 190 locomotive engineers, including 160 external applicants and 30 from within the department, Railways General Manager Dhammika Jayasunda... Read More


Anudi Gunasekara makes history for Sri Lanka at Miss World Festival

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka, Anudi Gunasekara etched her name into pageant history by claiming the title of First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge... Read More


Grade 6 admissions appeal results for 2025 released

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The results of the first round of appeals for Grade 6 admissions in 2025, based on the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, have now been released, the Education Ministry said. ... Read More


Court allows 7 days detention of suspects arrested over trafficking 778 kgs of heroin, ICE

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today granted permission to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) to detain and interrogate 11 more suspects arrested while allegedly transporting... Read More


Kandy declared high-risk area for Dengue

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Health authorities have raised alarms, warning that the Kandy District is now on the verge of becoming a high-risk area for Dengue fever as the number of reported cases continues ... Read More


Doctor arrested for sexual harassment

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A doctor operating a private medical centre and guest house in Unawatuna, Galle, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a 22-year-old woman employed at the medical c... Read More


CSE closes strong with broad gains and robust turnover

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong positive note today, with increased market activity and steady investor buying. The positive trend was supported by strong comp... Read More


Polish Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Radoslaw Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (28) commencing a three-day official visit to S... Read More


Three arrested over shooting targeting Thusitha Halloluwa

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Three suspects have been arrested over the assault and shooting targeting the vehicle of former National Lotteries Board Director Thusitha Halloluwa in Narahenpita on 17 May. Pol... Read More