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Politicians and foreign representatives visit Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A group of politicians and foreign representatives visited the official residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wijerama Road, Colombo, this morning, amid reports tha... Read More


SI arrested over links to underworld leader Padme

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A Sub-Inspector attached to the the Gampaha Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested by the CID for alleged ties to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme. Investigations reve... Read More


Podi Menike derails near Badulla

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Podi Menike Intercity train derailed this morning between the Hali Ela and Badulla railway stations, the Railways Department said. The train had been scheduled to arrive at... Read More


Foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 27.4million destroyed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A stock of foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 27.4 million, illegally imported into the country, was destroyed at the Muthurajawela Power Plant today, the Customs Department said... Read More


Three buses collide in Balangoda, schoolchildren among injured

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- An accident involving three busses was reported in the Madola area of Balangoda this morning (11), police said. The accident occurred when an SLTB bus travelling from Pelmadull... Read More


Buses and vans on long routes to undergo safety certification

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A new regulation will soon be introduced for buses and vans used for long-distance passenger transport, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. Speaking to the media, Ministe... Read More


Chinese Ambassador visits Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A day after the enactment of the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, which requires former presidents to return official residences to the government, Chinese Ambassador to ... Read More


Iconic tusker 'Mahasilu' found dead in Okkampitiya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A popular wild elephant known as Mahasilu was found dead in a paddy field at Ilukpitiya, Okkampitiya this morning (11). The tusker, often seen in the Buttala and Okkampitiya ar... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves official residence in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left his official residence on Wijerama Road, Colombo, a short while ago in adherence to the country's law and order, Sri Lanka Podujana Pera... Read More


Police announces fees for public services

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Sri Lanka Police has released the updated fees for services provided to the public. Obtaining Police Clearance Reports for overseas travel and related real-time services wil... Read More