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Farmers stage protest demanding fair paddy prices and storage

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- A protest organised by the National Farmers' Federation took place this morning in front of the Thirappane Agrarian Services Centre, focusing on the demands "Do not lower paddy p... Read More


Woman injured in shooting over alleged relationship dispute

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- A woman sustained injuries and was admitted to the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital following a shooting carried out by an individual in the Wellawa area of Kurunegala. Police noted... Read More


Mahawatte Chamara remanded until July 4

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Chamara Sampath Rodrigo alias "Mahawatte Chamara," who is allegedly involved in a number of organised crimes and was held under detention orders after being arrested while hiding... Read More


Government drops plan to lower VAT and SSCL threshold

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The proposal to reduce the annual turnover threshold for Value Added Tax and Social Security Contribution Levy from Rs. 60 million to Rs. 36 million, which was proposed in this b... Read More


Police inspector remanded for accepting bribe

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The police inspector arrested by the Bribery Commission for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 1 million inside a hotel in Kalutara North was remanded until the 3rd of July by Co... Read More


Two-year-old dies after falling into unprotected well

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- A two-year-old girl died yesterday (22) evening after falling into an unprotected well in the Pirimandaru area, which belongs to the Dharmapuram police division. The deceased is... Read More


Man remanded for hurting toddler with cruelty

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva today (22) ordered to remand an individual arrested by the Pettah Police until June 3, over cruel treatement to his girlfriend's toddle... Read More


SAARC secretary-general meets PM

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Golam Sarwar, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya before departing at the end of his ... Read More


Serial thief 'Tikka' caught after robbing multiple homes

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A suspect who broke into several houses in the Nawalapitiya area and stole gold jewellery and cash fell into police custody, the Nawalapitiya Police stated. The suspect is a 34-... Read More


Further hearing of case against former minister Lakshman Yapa on 30 July

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Colombo High Court today heard the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena... Read More