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Independence Square walking path a deadly trap - Mayor responds to MP Harsha's request

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The famous Independence Square walking path, built 15 years ago under the initiative of former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the health and wellbeing of the people in ... Read More


Philippine woman arrested with narcotics

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- A Philippine woman was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake with a stock of "Kush" narcotics valued at over Rs. 61.8 million. Our airport corresponde... Read More


Two more prison officers die from Negombo prison clash injuries

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The death toll from the clash between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison rose to 31. This followed the deaths of two more prison officers who were undergoing treatment ... Read More


Suspect arrested with 8kg of 'Ice' and 20 live ammunition rounds

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A suspect was arrested with over eight kilograms of 'Ice' during a raid conducted in Dompe. The Police mentioned that sharp weapons and 20 live ammunition rounds were also disco... Read More


Sri Lankan Tamil parties unite through joint framework

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- An agreement was reached among representatives of Tamil-speaking political parties who met recently to establish a common platform to discuss shared concerns, exchange views, and... Read More


Forced labour goods ban awaits ministerial directives, says Customs

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Anticipation remains for the receipt of the official set of instructions regarding the ban on importing goods produced using forced labour, Sri Lanka Customs states. No official... Read More


Former CM of East Pillayan further remanded until 24 July

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Former Chief Minister (CM) of the Eastern Province Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan alias Pillayan was further remanded in custody in connection with a five-person homicide inciden... Read More


Economic pressures push youth to delay family plans

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Delayed marriage and childbearing among young people should be understood as responses to current economic and social conditions rather than a rejection of family life, Professor... Read More


Dengue cases surpass 13,000 in 12 days

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A total of 13,293 dengue patients were reported within just the first 12 days of the month July. The National Dengue Control Unit noted that with this figure, the cumulative cou... Read More


Youth nabbed with revolver-like firearm

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A youth in possession of a firearm resembling a revolver-type weapon was arrested in the Railway Avenue area in Maharagama, the Western Province South Crime Investigation Divisio... Read More