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Body of 14-year-old boy exhumed to solve death mystery

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The body of a 14-year-old boy, who died under mysterious circumstances at the Noori Estate in Deraniyagala, Kegalle, was exhumed yesterday (12) before Avissawella Magistrate Pram... Read More


Soththi Upali's daughter further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The daughter of the late Sothi Upali will remain in custody until January 23 following her arrest in Malabe with 20,000 milligrams of 'ICE'. Kaduwela Magistrate Aruna Indrajith ... Read More


Investigation launched into high-value mobile phone theft

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- An immediate investigation and the arrest of a suspect involved in the theft of a high-value mobile phone near Vihara Maha Devi Park was ordered today by Colombo Additional Magis... Read More


China pledges to finalise Hambanthota oil refinary within months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath requested assistance from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to reconstruct roads, railways, and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The req... Read More


"Withdraw the insult": Maha Sangha warns Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Serious consequences await the government if it fails to take appropriate action against Minister Lal Kantha regarding his alleged derogatory comments about the Buddhist clergy. ... Read More


Showers expected across the whole island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Several spells of rain may occur today (13) in the North, North-Central, Uva, Eastern, and Central provinces according to a statement released by the Department of Meteorology. ... Read More


Wimal's satyagraha continues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A continuous satyagraha protest initiated by National Freedom Front leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, alongside civil organization representatives, remains active in f... Read More


US Ambassador pays farewell call on President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- United States Ambassador Julie Chung met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday afternoon (12) at the Presidential Secretariat, marking the conclusion of her diplomati... Read More


Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Distinguished senior journalist Iqbal Athas passed away last night (12) at the age of 81. Until the time of his death, he served as a consultant editor for The Sunday Times news... Read More


Government to revive stalled Colombo high-rises

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Government yesterday (12) unveiled plans to restart several long-delayed mixed-development projects and abandoned high-rise buildings in Colombo by the end of the first quart... Read More