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Six police officers who assaulted a youth ordered to pay Rs. 1.2 million compensation

Srilanka, May 24 -- The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that six former officers of the Thambuttegama Police must personally pay Rs. 1.2 million compensation for violating the fundamental rights of a youth w... Read More


Ranjith Aluwihare resigns from SJB

Srilanka, May 24 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Deputy National Organiser Ranjith Aluwihare has resigned from his post. Aluwihare told the media that he had resigned from the post. Published by HT D... Read More


Malani Fonseka's final rites to be held with State honours

Srilanka, May 24 -- The government has decided to hold the final rites of veteran actress late Malini Fonseka with state honours, Minister of Buddha Sasana Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Suni... Read More


Shubman Gill named as India's new Test captain

Srilanka, May 24 -- Shubhman Gill has been appointed India's newest Test captain, replacing the just-retired Rohit Sharma and will kickstart his tenure with the five-match series against England start... Read More


Two arrested for fraudulently obtaining passports for 'Kehelbaddara Padme'

Srilanka, May 24 -- Two individuals have been arrested for obtaining two passports for notorious underworld figure Koralagamage Mandinu Padmasiri alia 'Kehelbaddara Padme' by providing fake informatio... Read More


Duminda Dissanayake remanded till May 29

Srilanka, May 24 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who was arrested in connection with a gold-plated T56 firearm, has been remanded until May 29. The order was issued by the Mount Lavinia Magis... Read More


Sri Lanka faces major Chikungunya outbreak: Leading scientist

Srilanka, May 24 -- Sri Lanka is currently grappling with a major outbreak of the Chikungunya viral disease, marking the most significant resurgence of the virus in the country in nearly 20 years, acc... Read More


Airport Police arrest SL youth from Dubai for smuggling Rs.3.5 Mn worth fags

Srilanka, May 24 -- A 21-year-old local youth returning from Dubai via Qatar was arrested by the airport police for trying to smuggle in foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.5 million. The Bandaranai... Read More


Foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 3.54 million seized

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- A consignment of foreign cigarettes valued at Rs. 3.54 million was seized and a Sri Lankan passenger who attempted to smuggle it into the country was arrested at the Bandaranaike ... Read More


Angelo Mathews announces retirement from Test cricket

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Mathews conveyed his decision through a post on his official handle on social media pla... Read More