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Wildlife worker murdered in Ampara

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- A wildlife worker was allegedly beaten to death with a club in the Central Camp Police Division of the Ampara District. The deceased has been identified as Charith Pushpakumara (3... Read More


Former MP asks government not to panic about upcoming rally

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- Former Member of Parliament Indika Anuruddha stated that no one should panic about the upcoming rally scheduled for the November 21, especially the government. He emphasised that ... Read More


Bribery Commission launches asset verification for public officials

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced the commencement of an asset and liability verification process concerning over 350,000 pu... Read More


Sri Lanka and the Maldives identified as major drug trafficking hubs

SriLanka, Nov. 5 -- A 2024 report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) indicates that the Maldives and Sri Lanka have become primary targets and major transit points for i... Read More


Former Finance Ministry Secretary arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Charitha Ratwatte, was arrested. The arrest was carried out by the Bribery Commission. Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More


UGC to probe alleged misconduct by Wayamba University lecturer

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Formal investigations will be carried out by the University Grants Commission (UGC) into the alleged misconduct involving a Wayamba University lecturer and a female student inside... Read More


Modara Devalaya Chairman shot dead

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sources confirm that the person who died in the Ambalangoda shooting is the Chairman of the Modara Devalaya. The person killed was Mirantha Warushawithana, a 54-year-old resident... Read More


No new wind power projects in Mannar without public consent

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Minister of Power informed the Cabinet that the President had instructed the relevant authorities not to proceed with further wind power projects on Mannar Island without the ... Read More


Probation officer arrested for assaulting girls under state care

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Dehiattakandiya Police state they arrested a Probation officer for aggravated sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl under the care of a children's development center and serious ab... Read More


Cabinet approves policy to recruit women for key railway roles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Policy approval was granted to recruit female officers for the posts of Railway Engine Driver, Railway Guard, Railway Station Master, and Railway Supervisory Manager. Minister Na... Read More