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INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED WITH NARCOTICS IN WALASMULLA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 4 -- Walasmulla police have arrested a man and seized over 2.7 kilograms of heroin. The suspect, a 33-year-old from Walasmulla, was apprehended near Morakanda by a team from the Mann... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS ICCPR USED FOR POLITICAL VICTIMISATION; CALLS FOR AN INVESTIGATION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has been used in some instances to violate a person's human... Read More


UNDERWORLD CONFLICTS LINKED TO COLOMBO SHOOTING

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Police say a shooting at a shop in Maligawatta, Colombo, is the result of a dispute between two underworld gangs. A 28-year-old youth was injured in the attack and is now receiv... Read More


STUDENT ACTIVISTS MEET PM AMARASURIYA, RAISE EDUCATIONAL ISSUES

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has directed officials to address a number of welfare and academic issues raised by student activists. The Prime Minister, who also serves a... Read More


ASP HONOURED WITH PRESIDENT'S GALLANTRY MEDAL FOR ROLE IN OPERATION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) J.M.M. Jayasundara has been awarded the President's Gallantry Medal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The award was presented durin... Read More


THEBUWANA POLICE OFFICERS HONORED FOR SERVICE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- An appreciation ceremony was recently held by the International Human Rights Organization and residents of the Thebuwana police division to honor the service of Thebuwana police ... Read More


THE DOG IN A BOX THAT EXPOSED HORRORS OF SRI LANKA'S UNREGULATED PET INDUSTRY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- An animal rights activist is taking legal action after a Doberman puppy, transported from Jaffna to Colombo in a sealed cardboard box, died from what is suspected to be heat stro... Read More


PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS CONDUCT NIGHT RAIDS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) carried out a night operation from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM yesterday (02) to inspect food establishments in the Payagala and Beruwala Medical Officer ... Read More


CUSTOMS SEIZES MAJOR DRUG SHIPMENT SENT BY AIRMAIL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A drug shipment worth over Rs. 310 million, including 1.445 kg of cocaine and Ice has been seized after being sent to Sri Lanka via airmail. According to a Hiru News corresponde... Read More


SLPP DOORS ARE 'OPEN 24/7' FOR THOSE WHO LEFT, SAYS EDIRIMANNA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Former Member of Parliament Sanjeeva Edirimanna has announced that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has a standing invitation for members who have left the party to return.... Read More