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Some showers expected today

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district today (28), according to the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


Suspect arrested with foreign firearm

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- A 43-year-old resident of Heenatiyana, Minuwangoda, was arrested yesterday (27) for the possession of a foreign-made firearm and ammunition. Officers from the Western Province No... Read More


Ten foreign women arrested in spa raid

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- Ten foreign nationals were apprehended by the Kollupitiya Police during a raid on a spa that allegedly operated as a front for a prostitution ring. Acting on information received... Read More


Kandy bomb threat confirmed hoax

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- The bomb threat targeting the Kandy District Secretariat has been confirmed by police as a hoax intended to cause public panic. An anonymous email received by the Secretariat on ... Read More


Man dies following physical assault in Ayagama

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- A 57-year-old resident of Samarugama, Ayagama, died at the Ratnapura Hospital while receiving treatment for injuries sustained during a physical assault. Ayagama Police initiated... Read More


Final rites of Latha Walpola under full state sponsorship

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- The remains of the legendary singer Kalashuri Latha Walpola will be placed at the Jayaratne "Respect" Funeral Parlour in Borella from 4:00 PM today (28) until Tuesday (30). On We... Read More


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