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Shooter's girlfriend released after questioning in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The girlfriend of the shooter arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder has been released after giving her statement. However, the other person arrested with her ... Read More


Fire destroys five acres in Castlereagh Reserve

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A fire that erupted in the Castlereagh Reserve near the Castlereagh Reservoir today (23) has destroyed approximately five acres of land. Security officers suspect that the fire,... Read More


Heatwave conditions to persist in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology has warned that high temperatures requiring caution will continue in several provinces tomorrow. The affected areas include the Northern, North Cen... Read More


Company director and manager fined for misuse of SLS logo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A director and a manager of a private company have been fined Rs. 100,000 each for issuing goods to the market with the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) logo printed on them without aut... Read More


Chinese national found dead in Colombo hotel under suspicious circumstances

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A Chinese national was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the 22nd floor of a luxury hotel in Kompanna Veediya, Colombo, police reported. Published by HT Digital Conte... Read More


Prasanna Perera appointed as Director General of President's Media Division

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the new Director General of President's Media Division. He received his appointment letter from the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika... Read More


Police seek public help to arrest Ishara Sewwandi in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Police have released a new set of photographs of Ishara Sewwandi, the key suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case, seeking public assistance in her arrest. Authorities have... Read More


Three suspects remanded in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of three suspects arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case until March 7. The suspects were in the cu... Read More


Zelensky "ready" to resign from Presidency for peace & NATO membership

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced readiness Sunday to step down in exchange for peace in Ukraine and the country's admission to NATO. "If there is peace for Ukraine,... Read More


Woman arrested for hiding firearms and swords in mattress

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Habaraduwa Police announced the arrest of a 27-year-old woman from Wellagewatte, Harumalgoda, last night (22) for concealing firearms, bullets, and swords in her bedroom mattress... Read More