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Gangs want political power for themselves

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- There was a time in our history, when political assasinations had a political twist. The SWRD murder springs to mind. But times are very different now. Underworld activity (path... Read More


Curbing crime: no time for grandstanding

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Following the arrest of the person who allegedly killed Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, a video footage went viral on social media showing his capture... Read More


So much for good governance: Weligama PS chairman killing yet again reveals underworld nexus in politics

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Last week's killing of Lasantha Wickremesekara, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) controlled Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha chairman, inside the chamber by a gunman, and subsequent all... Read More


Saudi national assaults SriLankan Airlines crew mid-flight

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A Saudi national aboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL266 from Riyadh to Colombo was caught on video assaulting a member of the cabin crew following a heated argument mid-air. Acc... Read More


Nine-Arch Bridge lighting delayed over land issues: Central Cultural Fund

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Central Cultural Fund (CCF) has announced that the much-anticipated lighting project of the Demodara Nine-Arch Bridge, a major attraction for both local and foreign tourists,... Read More


Faster bureaucracy, corruption free policy can attract more German investments - Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- German Ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann, asserting that around 300 German brands are currently present in Sri Lanka, said more investments could flow from his country if bureaucracy ... Read More


Is threat of Malaria spread looming?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Health authorities have raised concerns over a possible resurgence of malaria in Sri Lanka, as imported cases among returning travellers continue to rise. The Anti-Malaria Campa... Read More


Fire breaks out at Narahenpita apartment complex; several rescued

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A fire has broken out on the fifth floor of an apartment complex on Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita, authorities said. According to the Colombo Fire Service Department, several in... Read More


Two dead after drinking liquid found floating in Sea

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Two individuals have died in Puttalam after consuming an unidentified liquid from a bottle that had been found floating in the sea, police said. According to police, two others ... Read More


Pony handler granted bail over alleged sexual harassment of six year old girl

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A pony handler who was arrested over an allegation of inappropriately touching a six-year-old girl at the Viharamahadevi Park was produced before the Magistrate's Court today. T... Read More