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Indian-origin student arrested in U.S.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- American authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Indian-origin student on charges of arson and terroristic threat against his family members. The suspect has been identified as ... Read More


Relative of alleged criminal 'Heenatiyana Mahesh' arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A close relative of overseas-based alleged drug trafficker and alleged organised criminal "Heenatiyana Mahesh" was apprehended in possession of a pistol and 15 rounds of T-56 amm... Read More


Man dies following consumption of kottu

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A 35-year-old man died in the early hours of the morning after being hospitalised following a meal of kottu, according to Anguruwatota Police. The deceased, identified as K.D. M... Read More


Sri Lanka emerges as a key choice for Indian travellers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Sri Lanka has strengthened its position as one of the most preferred international destinations for Indian travellers during the year-end and New Year holiday period of 2025, ran... Read More


Heavy rain expected in next 36 hours

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Showers and strong winds are expected to affect multiple regions across the island over the next 36 hours, according to the latest statement issued by the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal's PSO bailed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The personal security officer of Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal, who appeared before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court on charges of threatening a female lawyer. He was released on... Read More


Padiyathalawa OIC suspended over misappropriation allegations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Officer-in-Charge of the Padiyathalawa Police station has been suspended following allegations that seized teak logs were illegally diverted to a private timber mill instead ... Read More


Multi-religious rites and sermon held at Sirikotha for cyclone victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A multi-religious ceremony and a Dhamma sermon took place this evening (27) at the United National Party (UNP) headquarters, Sirikotha, in Pitakotte to transfer merit to those wh... Read More


Mattala to be developed under Private-Public Partnership model?

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Dr. Anura Karunathilaka stated that a proposal has been drawn up to operate the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) through Public... Read More


Christmas apocalypse has been cancelled, says Ghana 'prophet', buys Mercedes with donations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Self-proclaimed prophet of Ghana, Ebo Enoch, has announced that the rapture has been postponed. He had predicted that the world will be devoured by a massive flood on December 25... Read More