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Pigeons lead to brutal murder

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 38-year-old resident of Oliyamulla, Wattala, has been killed following a violent dispute over pigeons in the Meegahawatta area of Peliyagoda. The Peliyagoda Police confirmed t... Read More


Former MPs file petitions against Bill to abolish parliamentary pensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Six former Members of Parliament have filed petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the bill proposed to abolish parliamentary pensions. The first pe... Read More


Inmate dies after falling into well

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 22-year-old remand prisoner has died at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital after falling into a well within the Galle Prison premises. The deceased has been identified as a resi... Read More


17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off in Maldives

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, th... Read More


Northern railway line to close for storm repairs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Sections of the Northern Railway Line will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow (19) to facilitate urgent reconstruction following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Genera... Read More


Will Eric Meyer be the next US Ambassador?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Senior diplomat Eric Meyer is set to become the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka following a nomination by President Donald Trump. Foreign reports indicate that the ap... Read More


Week-long relic exhibition starts February

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A week-long exposition of sacred relics arriving from Gujarat, India, will commence at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple on February 4, coinciding with National Independence Day.... Read More


Two hospitalised following collision

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- The driver and a passenger of a van sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital following a collision today(17). Hatton Police reported that the in... Read More


Failed robbery attempt on woman riding scooter

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Two individuals on a motorcycle attempted to snatch a gold chain from a woman traveling on a scooter in the Batugedara area today (17). Ratnapura Police noted the encounter took... Read More


Airport passenger arrested with illegal cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A traveller was arrested at Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle illegal foreign cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 6,885,000. The Customs Department noted that o... Read More