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HRCSL summons IGP, senior Police officials

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and four other senior police officials including the Ratnapura Senior DIG, Embilipitiya SSP, Embilipitiya ASP and the OIC of the Embilipitiy... Read More


Ranil's case over Rs. 16.6 Mn misuse to be taken up today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of misusing Rs. 16.6 million in public funds for a private overseas trip is scheduled to be taken up... Read More


Police raise alarm over drug-laced sweets aimed at students

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Police have sounded a severe alarm regarding a disturbing trend where dangerous narcotics are being disguised as popular confectionery items to target schoolchildre... Read More


Husband arrested over petrol attack on wife

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- An individual who hurled petrol and set his wife on fire, causing her serious burn injuries, was arrested by Girandurukotte Police yesterday. The suspect had surrendered to the p... Read More


Rebuilding Sri Lanka, but are we rebuilding people's lives? TPA's Barath Arullsamy questions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Barath Arullsamy, Vice President of the Democratic People's Front - Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), in a statement, questioned whether the government's "Rebuild Sri Lanka" init... Read More


Issues in coal has reduced the capacity of Norochcholai plant: Official

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The capacity of generating power in the Lakvijaya Power Plant, Norochcholai has affected as a result of inferior quality coal, Plant Manager P. W. Bamunusinghe revealed yesterday... Read More


Compensation cheques issued to Ditwah victims bounce for lack of funds

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cheques issued as compensation for houses destroyed in the Ditwah disaster in the Rajangana colony have reportedly been dishonoured due to insufficient funds, raising concerns am... Read More


Over 223,000 tourists arrive in first 25 days of 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- A total of 223,645 tourists arrived in the country during the first 25 days of the year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA said that In... Read More


Harsha Abeywickrama resigns as Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Air Chief Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama has resigned from his position as the Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka (Private) Ltd. Abeywickrama was appointed to the po... Read More


Slightly unhealthy air in Jaffna and Puttalam; Moderate levels elsewhere

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Air quality across most parts of Sri Lanka remained at moderate levels over the past 24 hours, while slightly unhealthy conditions were reported in Jaffna and Puttalam, the Natio... Read More