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Family alleges police brutality after suspect dies in Homagama Police custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A 29-year-old father of two who was arrested in connection with a drug-related investigation has died after being admitted to hospital while in police custody, with his family al... Read More


Police open fire on fleeing three-wheeler in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A three-wheeler driver was injured and hospitalised after police opened fire on the vehicle in the Nagoda area of Kalutara, after the driver allegedly failed to obey orders to st... Read More


Rainy weather drives vegetable prices higher

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Prices of several upcountry and low-country vegetables have increased amid prevailing rainy weather, with tomatoes, capsicum and cabbage recording sharp rises in wholesale prices... Read More


Second Norochcholai generator shut down for maintenance

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The second generator at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant has been taken out of service for maintenance work. The National System Operator (NSO) has been notified of t... Read More


Supreme Court delivers decisive judgment over jurisdiction of Commercial High Court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Supreme Court delivered a judgment overturning an order of the Commercial High Court, by which the Commercial High Court had dismissed an action at the pre-trial stage on the... Read More


'People cannot be fooled by political dynasties': President Dissanayake on Lula's victory

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his electoral victory, saying the outcome reflected the people's rejection o... Read More


All arrangements made for Thai Deputy PM," Vijitha responds to SJB MP

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- All necessary arrangements, including security, were made for Thai Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthumpun during her visit to Sri Lanka, and the visiting delegation expressed it... Read More


Minor flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Irrigation Department has warned that a minor flood is likely in low-lying areas along the Kalu Ganga within the next 24 hours as heavy rainfall continues in the river basin'... Read More


Sri Lanka walks diplomatic tight rope as 21 Iranian oil tankers remain stranded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka is attempting to balance its diplomatic relations with the United States while remaining prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, with around 21 Iranian oil... Read More


Three S11 trains to undergo major repairs at Rs. 25 million each

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka Railways has launched a programme to overhaul three S11-type trains at an estimated cost of Rs. 25 million per train, with the support of the Government Factory Departm... Read More