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Thunderstorms and heavy lightning forecasted for several areas

SriLanka, April 6 -- The Department of Meteorology issued a warning regarding the high probability of thunderstorms accompanied by severe lightning across various parts of the island today (6). The a... Read More


Chinese national arrested for brutal killing of foreign woman

SriLanka, April 6 -- Officers of the Western Province South Crimes Division apprehended the primary suspect involved in the stabbing death of a foreign woman in Kalubowila last March. The suspect, id... Read More


Police warn of rising online financial scams during New Year season

SriLanka, April 6 -- Police Headquarters issued a special notice advising the public to remain vigilant against a surge in online financial fraud and data theft as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year appro... Read More


Major General (Rtd) Sallay files writ challenging his arrest and detention

SriLanka, April 6 -- Former State Intelligence Service chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal through his lawyers, challenging his arrest and detentio... Read More


New school energy conservation programme introduced

SriLanka, April 6 -- School students will receive awareness on national energy security to prepare for the potential El Nino weather pattern and the ongoing global fuel crisis. Education Ministry Sec... Read More


Local council candidate further remanded over drug haul

SriLanka, April 6 -- Seven suspects, including Samagi Jana Balawegaya local government candidate Wasantha Pushpakumara, are to remain in remand custody until April 21. Colombo Chief Magistrate Thasan... Read More


Community corrections officer remanded for bribery

SriLanka, April 6 -- A Community Corrections Officer attached to the Valaichchenai Magistrate's Court is to remain in remand custody until April 21. Colombo Chief Magistrate Thasanga S. Bodaragama is... Read More


Former health ministry official further remanded over bribery

SriLanka, April 6 -- The former chief clerk of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, who now operates the ministry canteen, is to remain in remand custody until April 21st. Colom... Read More


CCD to investigate Ishara Sewwandi's bank accounts

SriLanka, April 6 -- A full report on the bank accounts of Ishara Sewwandi, who is being detained and questioned for aiding the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, must be submitted to the court. Colombo Ch... Read More


Government medical officers end strike

SriLanka, April 6 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) terminated its strike after Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa agreed to hold a discussion this coming Thursday. Doctors init... Read More