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Heroin and Ice recovered after police shoot driver fleeing drug bust in Gampaha

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Further details have emerged regarding the police shooting of a van that defied orders in the Asgiriya area of Gampaha last night (12). Police stated that the operation was car... Read More


Heavy rains around 100 mm expected in several provinces today, says Department of Meteorology

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Department of Meteorology says heavy rainfalls of around 100 millimetres are likely in some places across the North-Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, and North Wester... Read More


Son of Seetha Amman Kovil chief priest injured in hit-and-run in Hakgala

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- A youth was injured after being knocked down by a three-wheeler on a pedestrian crossing in front of the Seetha Amman Kovil in Hakgala, along the Nuwara Eliya-Welimada main road... Read More


Wimal accuses President of protecting government-aligned fraudsters

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa has accused the President of attempting to protect fraudsters supporting the current government while suppressing those who helped... Read More


Shiran Basik's father remanded until 25th

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court ordered the father of drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who was arrested on money laundering charges, to be remanded until the 25th of this mont... Read More


Masterminds behind Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia crimes identified

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Masterminds committing crimes in Dehiwala - Mount Lavinia and surrounding areas are currently identified, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Western Province Sanjeewa Med... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas forecast from Hambantota to Pothuvil

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Department of Meteorology issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas across the coastal areas from Hambantota to Pothuvil. Wind speeds in these sea areas could increa... Read More


No immediate fuel price hike despite global crude surge

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says there will be no immediate increase in domestic fuel prices despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakarun... Read More


Most Sri Lankan swimming pools deemed unsafe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Most of the swimming pools in Sri Lanka are unsafe, according to Samitha Sirithunga, Specialist Consultant Medical Officer of the Injury Prevention Division of the Ministry of H... Read More


China-Sri Lanka FTA talks expected to resume

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Talks on the China-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, which are currently temporarily stalled, are expected to resume, according to Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe. The Mi... Read More