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Walana team leads investigation into DMT irregularities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A team of investigators is obtaining complete data from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) computer systems as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularit... Read More


48 children murdered in Sri Lanka in three years

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A total of 1,664 murders were reported in Sri Lanka over the past three years, including 48 children among the victims, according to Sri Lanka Police. According to the Police Pe... Read More


PSTA places media in jeopardy: UN raises concern

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has raised concerns that the proposed anti-terrorism bill poses heightened risks to journalists, civil... Read More


Three Kobeigane Police officers suspended over suspect's death in custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Three police officers attached to the Kobeigane Police Station have been suspended following the death of a suspect while in police custody. The officers, comprising two Police ... Read More


Air quality in several areas turns 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Air quality in several parts of Sri Lanka deteriorated to unhealthy levels this morning, according to real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data published by IQAir. As of 11.30 a.m.... Read More


Government faces UN salvo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- In another major salvo against the government over the new counter terrorism legislation, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said in its repo... Read More


Ruling party, Opposition in for battle today to seal fate of NCM against Speaker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A stormy party leaders meeting is expected today as the ruling party and the Opposition are in for a battle to seal the fate of the no confidence motion (NCM) against Speaker Jag... Read More


Halambage smashes unbeaten 80 as Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh in Hong Kong Sixes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Sri Lanka made a winning start to their title defence at the Hong Kong International Sixes, defeating Bangladesh in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation... Read More


CIABOC moves High Court to cancel bail granted to Rakitha Rajapaksa, two others

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Colombo High Court Judge Lal Bandara Ranasinghe today ordered that three revision applications filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, seekin... Read More


Parliamentary Caucus proposes separate budget line for persons with disabilities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities has proposed introducing a separate budget line for persons with disabilities in the estimates of every ministry to ensure ... Read More