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Kilinochchi on edge as fatal truck returns to haunt victim's family

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A tense situation erupted near Kilinochchi Central College after a vehicle previously involved in a fatal collision was linked to a second incident involving the deceased's young... Read More


Assets over 60 million rupees frozen in Eheliyagoda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division froze property and vehicles valued at more than Rs. 62 million, according to the Police Media Division. Authorities believe these assets... Read More


Sajith condemns arbitrary removal of state officials

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The executive, legislature, and judiciary, along with an independent media, must operate within democratic frameworks, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated. He made these re... Read More


Habaraduwa PS chairman resigns

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa of the National People's Power (NPP) stepped down from his position as the Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha today. He submitted his res... Read More


National Eye Hospital doctors to launch strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association declared a token strike at the Colombo National Eye Hospital starting at 8 o'clock this morning. This industrial action will last fo... Read More


Five new political parties registered

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The National Election Commission announced the registration of five new political groups as recognised political parties during the year 2025. This registration was carried out u... Read More


Anti-narcotics activist poser arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A young woman, allegedly distributing narcotics in Kandy and surrounding areas while using a fake Facebook profile to criticise drug use was arrested today by the Kandy Police Vi... Read More


Lawyer and director granted bail in plantation land fraud case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Two suspects, including a female lawyer and a private company director, were released on personal bail of Rs. 5 million each today. Colombo Chief Magistrate Thasanga S. Bodaragam... Read More


Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature in recent history

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Nuwara Eliya recorded the lowest temperature in recent history today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The temperature in the city plummeted to 3.5C in the early hours... Read More


Sri Lankan parliamentary group to visit for India's Republic Day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A group of Parliamentarians from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will travel to Odisha, India, for a private visit. The delegation plans t... Read More