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Ganemulla Sanjeewa's murder planned by five individuals, reveals Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in detention, has told the Colombo Crimes Division that the killing of Ganemulla Sanjeewa was carried out according to a plan devised by five ind... Read More


Christians observe All Souls' Day

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Christian observance of All Souls' Day was held yesterday (2). Following this, the month of November is considered the Month of the Departed. The main Holy Mass for All Souls... Read More


Vatican envoy to visit the island today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, is scheduled to arrive in the island today (3) for an offici... Read More


Fuel train derailment disrupts main railway line

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A fuel transportation train has derailed between Mirigama and Wilwatta. The Railway Department states that this incident has caused disruption to services on the Main Line. The ... Read More


Suspected drug vessel brought to Dikowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed that the multi-day fishing vessel, which was taken into custody yesterday (November 1) in the deep sea west of the island on suspicion of transpor... Read More


Massive drug haul at Dikowita Port: 'Ice' and Heroin being weighed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The multi-day fishing vessel brought to the Dikowita Harbour this morning is reported to contain a large consignment of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and Heroin. The Sri Lanka ... Read More


Boiler explosion at rubber factory kills one

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A boiler exploded at a rubber factory located in the Kiriporuwa Estate in Yatiyanthota. Police confirmed that the explosion resulted in the death of a 25-year-old young man and l... Read More


Over 350kg of drugs seized by Navy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara, announced that the fishing vessel seized by the Navy was carrying over 350 kilogrammes of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamin... Read More


Nuwara Eliya traders fined for consumer affairs violations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Eight traders have been fined a total of Rs. 743,000 for violating the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Act. The charges levelled against them included selling goods and food ite... Read More


Hotline introduced to report damage to Sri Lankan forests

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Ministry of Environment has introduced a dedicated hotline number for the public to provide information regarding any damage or harm to Sri Lanka's forest system or the enviro... Read More