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Alleged mastermind behind the Rs. 1.1 billion drug haul detained

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Negombo Additional Magistrate Subhani Abeysekera ordered that another suspect monk, Agunukole Amithananda of the Sri Lankarama Viharaya in Rammuthugala, Kadawatha, be detained a... Read More


New details emerge on lawyer linked to Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Attorney-at-Law Tamara Kumari Aberathne, who was detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, allegedly maintained connections with several lar... Read More


MP Archchuna allegedly threatens women with firearm

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna allegedly threatened two women with a firearm in the Periyavilan area of Jaffna. A land dispute reportedly triggered the incident, wit... Read More


Police uncover new digital scam targeting bank accounts

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The police managed to uncover information regarding a new digital racket used to rob bank accounts. If anyone falls victim to such a fraud, the police advise immediately suspend... Read More


22 monks arrested with Rs. 1.1 billion drug haul at airport

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Police Narcotic Bureau officials at Bandaranaike International Airport arrested 22 monks for smuggling a stock of "Kush" and "Hashish" valued at over Rs. 1.1 billion from Thaila... Read More


Afternoon showers expected across the island

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Rain or thundershowers may occur in several provinces of the island during the afternoon today (26), according to an announcement by the Department of Meteorology. Thundershowe... Read More


High-tech medical equipment inaugurated at Kandy National Hospital

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Two advanced medical machines valued at 425 million rupees were recently handed over to the Kandy National Hospital as part of a planned program to enhance health service resour... Read More


Robbery gang led by former local councilor apprehended

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Ambalangoda Police arrested a robbery gang allegedly directed by Gayan Manjula, a former member of the Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha. Three youths aged 16, 17, and 18 were taken int... Read More


3 injured as lorry crashes onto house in nanu oya

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Three individuals sustained injuries after a Bolero lorry, traveling at high speed from Nanu Oya to Kirimetiya, veered off the road and overturned onto a house. Nanu Oya Police ... Read More


Elderly man dies following collision in Wariyapola

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A 78-year-old individual passed away after sustaining severe injuries in a road incident at the Hansamuna Junction area on the Wariyapola-Kurunegala main road. Police Headquarte... Read More