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Horana shooting victim was suspect in prior homicide

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The person who died in the shooting last night (2) in the 12-Acre area of Sirilton Watta, Miwalapalana, Horana, was a suspect in a previous homicide, Horana Headquarters Police sa... Read More


Opposition leaders meet at G. L. Peiris' residences

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A number of opposition party representatives, including opposition party leaders, are reportedly convened at the residence of former Minister Professor G. L. Peiris at 6:00 PM tod... Read More


Residents plead for new bridge as slight rainfall leads to flood

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The causeway shoe bridge near the Gallaba Sri Sudharmananda Pirivena, located on the Karanda Medagama main road in the Badalkumbura Divisional Secretariat Division, floods even du... Read More


Sri Lankan arrested with Kush at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Officers from the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) arrested a Sri Lankan national who attempted to smuggle 2.07 kilograms of Kush Cannabis into the country, valued a... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa's murder planned by five individuals, reveals Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in detention, has told the Colombo Crimes Division that the killing of Ganemulla Sanjeewa was carried out according to a plan devised by five ind... Read More


Christians observe All Souls' Day

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Christian observance of All Souls' Day was held yesterday (2). Following this, the month of November is considered the Month of the Departed. The main Holy Mass for All Souls... Read More


Vatican envoy to visit the island today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, is scheduled to arrive in the island today (3) for an offici... Read More


Fuel train derailment disrupts main railway line

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A fuel transportation train has derailed between Mirigama and Wilwatta. The Railway Department states that this incident has caused disruption to services on the Main Line. The ... Read More


Suspected drug vessel brought to Dikowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed that the multi-day fishing vessel, which was taken into custody yesterday (November 1) in the deep sea west of the island on suspicion of transpor... Read More


Massive drug haul at Dikowita Port: 'Ice' and Heroin being weighed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The multi-day fishing vessel brought to the Dikowita Harbour this morning is reported to contain a large consignment of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and Heroin. The Sri Lanka ... Read More