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Police unblock social media user following HRC appeal

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A social media user successfully regained access to the official Sri Lanka Police Facebook page after appealing to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL). Rukshan Pri... Read More


Lorry plunges 100 feet in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A lorry transporting firewood from Wellawaya to the Hatton Abotsleigh Estate veered off the road and fell into a 100-foot precipice today (25). Police stated that the driver and... Read More


Sajith demands transparency over missing 2.5 million USD

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The government and the Prime Minister are concealing the truth regarding the $2.5 million cyber theft while blaming the opposition for raising concerns, Opposition Leader Sajith... Read More


Sagarika express derails again

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Sagarika train, which derailed yesterday, derailed once more today while being moved back toward Colombo after being re-railed. This second incident occurred near the Kompa... Read More


Russian-made firearm and ammunition seized from S.F. Raju's residence

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A Russian-made 9mm firearm, one magazine, and 15 rounds of live ammunition were discovered hidden behind the Mitiyagoda residence of alleged organized criminal S.F. Raju, who re... Read More


Haputale labour official sentenced to prison for bribery

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- An official from the Haputale District Labour Office received a six-year prison sentence for accepting a bribe of Rs. 15,000 from a poultry farm owner in Wellawaya. Colombo Hig... Read More


Walk for Peace reaches fourth day

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The 'Ehipassiko Walk for Peace' entered its fourth day today, commencing from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. Venerable Pannakara Thera, a Vietnamese monk, lead... Read More


Man arrested at Katunayake airport with Kush

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 33-year-old resident of Colombo was taken into custody by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Division at Katunayake Airport while in possession of 2 kg 505 g of kush. ... Read More


Rain expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Showers or thunderstorms likely occur in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Puttalam districts after 2:00 p.... Read More


Maradana railway station opens modernised facilities

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Modernised facilities at the Maradana Railway Station were opened to the public today (25) following the completion of the project's first phase. Transport Minister Bimal Rathna... Read More