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Man (43) hacked to death

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- A 43-year-old man residing on rent on the upper floor of a two-storey house in Wattala, was hacked to death with a sharp weapon, by a group of unidentified persons, on Saturday (... Read More


Iranian with forged British passport nabbed

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- An Iranian national who attempted to flee to Europe via Sri Lanka, using a forged British passport, was arrested by officers of the Border Surveillance Unit of the Immigration an... Read More


Underworld Figure 'Gal Ibba' Arrested in Matugama

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Officers of the Kalutara Crime Division have arrested Gayan Prabath, alias 'Gal Ibba', a suspected member of an organized crime syndicate linked to drug trafficking, in the Bopit... Read More


Bill to abolish pensions for former Presidents, MPs to be passed soon - Minister

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The Bill to abolish pensions for former Presidents and MPs will be passed very soon, said Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar. The Minister s... Read More


Dayasiri, not a SJB member, can't be Deputy Leader - Tissa

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer MP Tissa Attanayake said that the party had no intention of appointing MP Dayasiri Jayasekara as a Deputy Leader. Speaking to the... Read More


Final Rites of Most Ven. Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero to be held with State Honours

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The cremation ceremony of the late Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero, will be held on July 24 at the Kandy Police Stadium with full stat... Read More


Lanka Salt Resumes Production in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The Lanka Salt Company has officially resumed salt production in Hambantota after a suspension of approximately 18 months due to adverse weather conditions. Chairman D. Nandana ... Read More


Sri Lanka Considers US Crude Oil Imports

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The Sri Lankan government is exploring the possibility of importing US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil as part of ongoing efforts to narrow the trade deficit with the Uni... Read More


Tragedy by the Canal: Woman Disappears While Rescuing Partner in Mahiyanganaya

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- A young woman is missing after falling into the Vienna Canal in the 17th Kanuwa area of the Mahiyanganaya Police Division while trying to save her boyfriend who had accidentally ... Read More


Dayasiri, not a SJB member, can't be Deputy Leader - Tissa

Sri lanka, July 21 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer MP Tissa Attanayake said that the party had no intention of appointing MP Dayasiri Jayasekara as a Deputy Leader. Speaking to the ... Read More