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Sathsara's Body Exhumed for Fresh Post-Mortem

Srilanka, April 23 -- The body of 26-year-old Muthuwadiyage Sathsara Nimesh, who died on April 2 while in Welikada police custody, was exhumed today (23) for a second post-mortem examination. The exh... Read More


Riot Erupts at Matara Prison; Inmates Transferred Amid Unrest

Srilanka, April 23 -- A violent riot broke out at Matara Prison around 8:00 PM on April 22, following protests over the transfer of two inmates to Angunakolapelessa Prison. As tensions escalated, inma... Read More


Police Issue Safety Advisory for Visitors to Sri Dalada Maligawa

Srilanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued a special advisory for devotees visiting the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. The notice urges visitors to remain vigilant about the individuals they a... Read More


Defence Secretary Inspects Security and Welfare Measures for "Siri Dalada Vandana"

Srilanka, April 23 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha visited Kandy yesterday to inspect ongoing security and welfare arrangements in place for the large crowds attending... Read More


Three Arrested in Connection with Dan Priyasad's Murder

Srilanka, April 23 -- The Wellampitiya Police have arrested three individuals for questioning in connection with the murder of social activist and Kolonnawa Municipal Council candidate, Dan Priyasad, ... Read More


Shani Abeysekara Appointed to Committee Reviewing Easter Attack Probe Report

Srilanka, April 23 -- Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara has been appointed to the committee tasked with reviewing the Presidential Commission of Inquiry report on the 2019 Easter Sunday... Read More


Customs Seize Over Rs. 154 Million Worth of Kush and Hashish

Srilanka, April 23 -- A major drug bust took place at the Colombo Central Mail Exchange today, when Customs officers intercepted a consignment of narcotics arriving through the International Express M... Read More


Cabinet Approves Feasibility Study for Coastal and Inland Water Transport Services

Srilanka, April 23 -- Speaking at the Cabinet Decisions Media Conference held at the Government Information Department on yesterday (22), Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr... Read More


Constitutional Council to Decide on New Auditor General Today

Srilanka, April 22 -- The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene in Parliament today (22) to decide on the appointment of a new Auditor General. Among the names under consideration is Senior ... Read More


Fertilizer Subsidies for Yala Season from today

Srilanka, April 22 -- The Department of Agrarian Services has announced that fertilizer subsidies for the Yala season will be disbursed today and tomorrow. Commissioner General Rohana Rajapaksa state... Read More