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Couple sentenced to death for torturing adopted child

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced a couple to death after they were found guilty of torturing their two-year-old adopted child, leading to the child's death. The verdict was ... Read More


Colombo stock market closes in red as ASPI drops 43 points

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at 16,123.10 today (6), marking a decline of 43.43 points (0.27%) amid market volatility. Price losses... Read More


Rehan Peiris makes a brilliant 158 as Royal dominates opening day of Battle of the Blues

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Royal College declared at 319/7 in their first innings on the opening day of the 146th Battle of the Blues. Rehan Peiris led the charge with a brilliant 158, while Thevindu Wewal... Read More


Three-wheeler destroyed in fire near Horana Hospital (Video)

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- A three-wheeler suddenly caught fire in front of Horana Hospital today (06), completely destroying the vehicle. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Published by H... Read More


Reward increase for traffic police detecting violations

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya has issued a circular increasing the reward for traffic police personnel detecting traffic violations by 25%. Senior officers, including Senior ... Read More


Firefighting efforts intensified in Pettah shop blaze (Video)

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The number of fire engines deployed to control the fire at a shop on Bankshall Street, Pettah has been increased. According to the Fire Service, 16 fire engines and 60 firefight... Read More


Former minister Mervyn Silva arrested by CID

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Former Minister Mervyn Silva has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The arrest took place at his residence in Colombo. Reports indicate that the arre... Read More


Former Minister Mervyn Silva remanded

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others have been remanded until March 17 by the Mahara Magistrate's Court. The decision was made following their arrest by the Criminal Inve... Read More


New Zealand secures Champions Trophy final spot with win over South Africa

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- New Zealand 362 for 6 (Ravindra 108, Williamson 102, Mitchell 49, Phillips 49*, Ngidi 3-72, Rabada 2-70) beat South Africa 312 for 9 (Miller 100*, van der Dussen 69, Bavuma 56, S... Read More


Mushfiqur Rahim retires from ODIs

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's most experienced ODI cricketer, has announced his retirement from the format. He made the announcement on his Facebook page, a week after Bangladesh... Read More