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Court issues arrest warrant on Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal today issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who has been named as a defendant in a case filed by the Commiss... Read More


Retired Navy medical assistant arrested over Rs. 200,000 bribe

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A retired Navy medical assistant has been arrested on charges of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... Read More


Another bomb scare reported at Badulla District Labour Office

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Another bomb scare was reported at the Badulla District Labour Office today following two recent bomb threats targeting the Kandy District Secretariat, police said. According to... Read More


National Hospital faces patient complaints over food, hygiene

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Patients at the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) have raised serious concerns over deteriorating services, claiming that basic facilities including cleaning and meal provision are... Read More


Over 7,000 drunk driving cases filed in past year, Police warn drivers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Over 7,000 cases of drunk driving were recorded in the past year, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) W. P. J. Senadheera, who heads the Traffic Control and Road Safety Dire... Read More


Pakistan-origin USA cricketers await visa clearance for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Four US cricketers of Pakistan origin - Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin and Ehsan Adil are awaiting visa clearance to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup in... Read More


2025 was the world's third-warmest year on record, EU scientists say

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Delaying the implementation of education reforms will not resolve any matters, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today. "Issues pertaining to history and STEM education wi... Read More


School train stranded for two months after track damage between Gampola and Ulapane

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A passenger train operating between Ulapane and Gampola railway stations has remained stranded for nearly two months following severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah,... Read More


Drug addiction in Kandy district rises fivefold in 2025: Senior DIG

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Drug addiction in the Kandy district has increased fivefold in 2025 compared to the previous year, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Central Province, La... Read More


Remanded for allegedly soliciting bribe to enrol child in school

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A suspect produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court was today remanded until January 20 in connection with an alleged attempt to solicit a bribe to facilitate the admission ... Read More