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POLICE SALARY HIKE POSSIBLE NEXT YEAR, SAYS ACTING IGP

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya, has indicated that a salary increase for police officers could be implemented next year. He made... Read More


HEARTWARMING FRIENDSHIP: SPOTTED DEER FAWN ADOPTED BY CALVES IN GALKIRIYAGAMA

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A remarkable story has emerged from the Morotthegama area of Galkiriyagama, where a spotted deer fawn, separated from its herd, has formed an extraordinary bond with two calves. ... Read More


UNEXPLODED ANTI-AIRCRAFT MISSILE FOUND IN JAFFNA GARDEN

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- An unexploded anti-aircraft missile was discovered yesterday (19) in a home garden in Vathirayan, Murugan Kovil area, Vadamarachchi East, Jaffna. Police stated that the missile ... Read More


OVER 2,000 COMPLAINTS TO BRIBERY COMMISSION SO FAR THIS YEAR

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has received 2,138 complaints so far this year. According to the Commission's website, 44 raids have been cond... Read More


PLANE CATCHES FIRE DURING TAKE-OFF

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A Delta Airlines flight was forced to return to Los Angeles airport after one of the engines caught fire during take-off. Video footage shows the Boeing 767-400 aircraft during ... Read More


APPEAL PERIOD FOR 'ASWESUMA' WELFARE BENEFITS ENDS TOMORROW

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The deadline for submitting appeals for the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit programme is tomorrow (21). It's reported that nearly 30,000 applications have already been received for t... Read More


THREE INCLUDING TWO INFANTS DEAD IN NARAMMALA CRASH

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Three people have died and several others were injured in an accident involving a car and a bus yesterday (19). Police reported that the fatalities include two young girls and t... Read More


FOUR DEAD AFTER VAN TOPPLES OFF PRECIPICE IN MEEMURE

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Three women and a man have died after a van plunged into a precipice in Meemure. A five-year-old child and another injured individual, who were previously receiving treatment at... Read More


JOINT OPERATION IN WELLAMPITIYA: 26 ARRESTED IN ANTI-DRUG AND CRIME SWEEP

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Security forces conducted a special joint operation in the Meethotamulla area of Wellampitiya. The operation involved personnel from the Army, Air Force, Wellampitiya, Gotatuwa,... Read More


US EMBASSY BRINGS TRUMP'S WAR ON DRUGS TO SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), concluded a two-week regional training initiative focused on identifying ... Read More