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'Army Suranga' arrested with firearm

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Western Province (South) Crime Division arrested a suspect in Hanwella who is suspected to be the gunman linked to the organised criminal known as 'Homagama Handaya.' Police... Read More


Footage released on arrest of Kehelbaddara Padme and gang in Indonesia

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- A series of video clips showing the arrest of five wanted criminals, including notorious underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, in Indonesia have been released. The suspects were... Read More


iPhone 17 lineup to be unveiled tonight at Apple's event: What Sri Lankans need to know

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The wait is almost over. Apple will unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 17 lineup tonight, September 9, 2025, at its "Awe Dropping" event. For many Sri Lankans, this could be Ap... Read More


MR not targeted in President's Entitlements Repeal Bill: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The President's Entitlements Repeal Bill was not introduced targeting former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He told the weekly ... Read More


Shooting in Ambalangoda: Murder suspect injured

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- A group of individuals travelling in a three-wheeler on Heenatiya Road in Ambalangoda came under gunfire in a shooting incident. Police said the shots were fired by two unidenti... Read More


CAA destroys over 4.5 metric tons of expired dried fish and dates

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has destroyed more than 4.5 metric tons of expired dried fish and dates seized from three business premises in Wattala and Hendala, following... Read More


Prasanna Ranaweera further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who is currently in remand custody, was ordered to be further remanded until September 22 by Mahara No. 01 Chief Magistrate Janitha Pere... Read More


Candlelight vigil planned to protest electricity tariff hike

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Electricity Users Association will stage a candlelight vigil on September 10 at 6 p.m., urging authorities to reduce electricity tariffs, Secretary Sanjeewa Dhammika announce... Read More


CTU urges authorities to ensure safety of school transport vehicles

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has called on authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety of vehicles used for transporting school children, citing concerns over t... Read More


August overseas worker remittances up 18% to US $ 681Mn

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lankans living abroad continue to send back home their hard earned money in large sums every month, helping to further bolster the country's still fragile external sector and... Read More