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Gun used in Jintupitiya shooting recovered

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Colombo North Division Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested an individual involved in hiding the firearm used to shoot a man and injure his two children in the Jintupitiya ... Read More


Sri Lanka sees 100 new cancer cases daily

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Approximately 100 new cancer patients are identified daily in Sri Lanka, with about 40 deaths resulting from the disease each day. Community Physician Specialist Hasareli Fernan... Read More


Case against Rajitha postponed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the case against former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and another defendant to be recalled on July 10. The complaint involves allegations of ... Read More


Fire at coconut oil mill causes Rs. 2 million damage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A fire at a coconut oil mill on the Bandaragama-Kalutara road early this morning (30) caused property damage estimated at nearly Rs. 2 million. According to the Bandaragama Poli... Read More


Johnston and sons further are remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and two other suspects will remain in custody until February 13. The Wattala Magistrate's Court issued this order today (30), ex... Read More


Karnataka Chief Minister hosts Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, hosted Namal Rajapaksa, National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), for a traditional meal during the latter's recent... Read More


Displaced residents demand resettlement solutions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A proper programme for the resettlement of people still living in camps remains unavailable two months after Cyclone Ditwah. Residents from several villages, including Narangala... Read More


Sri Lanka to ban social media for children under 12

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The government is considering a ban on social media and smartphone use for children under the age of 12, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj.... Read More


SJB to protest over delayed Provincial Council polls

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sujeeva Senasinghe, National Organiser of the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya, announced plans to organise a protest campaign urging the government and relevant authorities to expedite th... Read More


Korea and UNDP partner on eco-friendly waste initiative

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, through the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute(KEITI), will provide USD 4.7 million for a n... Read More