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Attempted shooting thwarted in Dehiwala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- An attempt to shoot a bakery owner near the Dahanayake playground on Kadawatha Road in Dehiwala was thwarted tonight. Assistant Superintendent of Police and Police Media Spokespe... Read More


Justice minister should resign immediately taking responsibility for Mahara Prison crisis, says Free Lawyers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Free Lawyers issued a special media release strongly condemning Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara and Secretary to the Ministry of Justice Ayesha Jinasena over failure to c... Read More


Decision on Gotabaya's writ application on September 22

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Court of Appeal, which concluded considering the writ application submitted by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, announced today (03) that the order on whether to grant lea... Read More


3 collisions in Dambulla within an hour

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Several individuals, including a mother and daughter, were hospitalized with severe injuries due to three road crashes that occurred within a one-hour period in Dambulla, police i... Read More


Bad weather eases tomorrow, new rains forecast from August 6

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The adverse weather condition currently prevailing islandwide will is expected to ease by the tomorrow (04) afternoon, the Department of Meteorology forcast. However, a rainy wea... Read More


Police request public to use alternative routes avoiding Kadugannawa on Kandy-Colombo road

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Police requested the public using the Colombo-Kandy road to use alternative routes due to the closure of the road from the Kadugannawa area. The section between Ganethenna and Ka... Read More


Flood warning issued for Kelani River basin extended for another 48 hours

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The flood warning notice issued for the Kelani River basin was extended for the next 48 hours by the Department of Irrigation. Accordingly, the Amber level warning notice number ... Read More


Attorney General to appeal decision on 'Harak Kata'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Attorney General informed the Colombo High Court today (03) that an appeal will be submitted against the decision recently given stating that charges under the Prevention of T... Read More


Joint Opposition secures victory in Aranayaka Cooperative election

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The joint Opposition team secured a significant victory in the committee election held for the year 2026 at the Aranayaka Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. With this victory, th... Read More


Bribery Commission files indictments against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Wasantha Karannagoda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and former Navy Commander Admiral Wasanth... Read More