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Four missing after drowning off Epamulla beach

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- A woman, two girls, and a boy went missing after drowning while bathing off the Epamulla sea area belonging to the Pamunugama police division. Investigations were commenced by t... Read More


Lal Wijenayake says 22nd Amendment attempt created severe constitutional crisis

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The attempt to hurriedly present and pass the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill to extend the retirement age of judges created a severe crisis in the country. Convener of ... Read More


Colombo District Court activities suspended

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- A section of a building within the Colombo District Court premises collapsed on the night of the 29th, prompting authorities to suspend court activities today (31) amid concerns ... Read More


CPC and Lanka IOC reduce petrol prices

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation took steps to revise the retail prices of several fuels effective from 12.00 midnight yesterday (30). Accordingly, the prices of Petrol 92 Octan... Read More


Details emerge on alleged crimes linked to Welle Saranga

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Information has been revealed regarding a series of alleged crimes, including contract killings, committed by suspected crime gang member Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias "Welle Sar... Read More


Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran denies claim of name change

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran has stated that a claim made by a senior minister of the current government alleging he has legally changed his name is completely f... Read More


NPP local government member arrested over Nelliady house attack released on police bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A local government member representing the National People's Power (NPP) and a group of individuals have been arrested and released on police bail on charges of attacking a house... Read More


School student killed in road incident on Biyagama - Sapugaskanda road

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A school student died following a road incident near Samurdhi Mawatha on the Biyagama - Sapugaskanda road yesterday (29), according to the Sapugaskanda Police. Police stated tha... Read More


Lanka Sugar Company to discuss with Labour Department over Sevanagala factory closure

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Lanka Sugar Company has stated that it expects to hold a discussion with the Department of Labour tomorrow (31) and subsequently conduct talks with the employees of the Sevanagal... Read More


Kirinda police sergeant reported missing

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A complaint has been lodged with the Kirinda Police Station regarding the disappearance of a police sergeant attached to the station. Police stated that the missing officer has ... Read More