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Police launch search in Colombo Fort for suspect in Weligama PS Chairman's murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Police have launched a search operation in the Colombo Fort area for a person suspected to be involved in the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekar... Read More


Namal slams government over crimes and lack of security

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- National Organiser of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has harshly criticised the government's handling of the country's law and order situation, claiming th... Read More


Government dentists to strike on November 6

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Government Dental Surgeons' Association (GDSA) has announced that its members will launch an islandwide token strike on November 6, 2025. The strike is in protest of what th... Read More


Sri Lanka to join major Tsunami Mock Exercise

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that Sri Lanka will participate in a massive, region-wide tsunami mock exercise on November 5. The drill is being organised by... Read More


Police provide security detail for MP Jagath Vithana

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Two Police Sergeants have been assigned to the security of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kalutara District Member of Parliament, Jagath Vithana. This action was taken on the inst... Read More


VIASL says vehicle prices reduction due to large-scale imports

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka states that the decrease in vehicle prices is due to the large-scale importation of vehicles into the country. Joining a special ... Read More


Three suspects arrested over Weligama PS Chairman's murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Three suspects have been arrested in Kekirawa over the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara. It is reported that the suspects include one woman ... Read More


Warning issued for strong winds in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds covering the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern, North-Central, and North Western Provinces, a... Read More


Low-lying residents advised to remain vigilant despite falling water levels

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that residents in low-lying areas must continue to remain vigilant, even though water levels in rivers and reservoirs are receding. T... Read More


Final rites of murdered Weligama PS Chairman today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The final rites for the murdered Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, will be performed this afternoon at the family burial grounds in Midigama. The rema... Read More