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THEBUWANA POLICE OFFICERS HONORED FOR SERVICE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- An appreciation ceremony was recently held by the International Human Rights Organization and residents of the Thebuwana police division to honor the service of Thebuwana police ... Read More


THE DOG IN A BOX THAT EXPOSED HORRORS OF SRI LANKA'S UNREGULATED PET INDUSTRY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- An animal rights activist is taking legal action after a Doberman puppy, transported from Jaffna to Colombo in a sealed cardboard box, died from what is suspected to be heat stro... Read More


PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS CONDUCT NIGHT RAIDS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) carried out a night operation from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM yesterday (02) to inspect food establishments in the Payagala and Beruwala Medical Officer ... Read More


CUSTOMS SEIZES MAJOR DRUG SHIPMENT SENT BY AIRMAIL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A drug shipment worth over Rs. 310 million, including 1.445 kg of cocaine and Ice has been seized after being sent to Sri Lanka via airmail. According to a Hiru News corresponde... Read More


SLPP DOORS ARE 'OPEN 24/7' FOR THOSE WHO LEFT, SAYS EDIRIMANNA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Former Member of Parliament Sanjeeva Edirimanna has announced that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has a standing invitation for members who have left the party to return.... Read More


SRI LANKA INFORMS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRESS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, is taking steps to inform resident ambassadors and diplomats about the country's progress in protecting human rights, upholding the rule of law,... Read More


SHOOTING INCIDENT IN MALIGAWATTA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A 28-year-old man has been injured in a shooting near a three-wheeler spare parts store near the Maligawatta police station. Police said two unknown attackers, arriving on a mot... Read More


PUJITH JAYASUNDARA RELEASED FROM 2017 CASE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara has been released from a case pertaining to alleged attempted criminal intimidation and assault of a Police HQ elevator oper... Read More


NEW WHATSAPP NUMBER FOR BRIBERY COMPLAINTS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has introduced a new WhatsApp number to make it easier for the public to report incidents of bribery and corrup... Read More


CLIMATE LAWS NEEDED TO SAVE SRI LANKA'S ECONOMY: LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, today stated that Sri Lanka is in crucial need of new climate-related laws to mitigate the expected negative effects on its climat... Read More