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Farmers' union leader arrives at CID over land allegations

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Anuradha Tennakoon, President of the National Farmers' Union, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning. Authorities summoned him following a statement h... Read More


Government accused of multi-million dollar fertiliser loss

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The National Agrarian Unity has alleged that the Government is incurring a loss of around US$ 250 million each agricultural season by purchasing fertiliser from Middle Eastern coun... Read More


No notice from Bribery Commission regarding Airbus deal for former President - Gamage

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa received no official notification or summons from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption concerning the Airbus deal, ... Read More


Driver dies after car crashes into utility pole

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A 31-year-old youth from the Yakwila area died following a motor vehicle mishap on the Kurunegala - Puttalam main road near Kurunegala town yesterday. Police state the victim trav... Read More


Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda beach

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A 55-year-old person from Katukurunda went missing after being caught in a current while bathing at the Katukurunda beach this evening. Kalutara South Police state the individual ... Read More


Suspect shot while attempting to escape police custody

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A suspect was hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police opened fire when two individuals in custody attempted to escape. According to the police, the incident occurred today (... Read More


Teacher's body identified following discovery on Calido beach

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A school teacher's body, which was found on the Calido beach area in Kalutara South, has been identified by her relatives, according to Kalutara South Police. The deceased's husba... Read More


Female accomplice of alleged drug dealer arrested in Moratuwa

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A woman acting as a key associate for a large-scale drug distributor known as "Srinath" was taken into custody with a stock of Kerala cannabis, according to the Police Special Task... Read More


Protests in Hatton demanding rights for plantation community

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A group of civil activists staged a protest in Hatton today (03) demanding safety, land rights, and equal rights for the plantation community. Organised by the Upcountry People's F... Read More


Major drug dealer arrested in Katugastota

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A primary suspect involved in large-scale drug trafficking across Kandy and its suburbs using rented luxury vehicles was arrested in the Ranawana area of Katugastota. Police stated... Read More