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Sri Lanka's population rises by 1.4 million in 12 years

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The population of Sri Lanka increased by 1.4 million over the past 12 years, according to the latest Census of Population and Housing. The 2024 census report reveals this data, w... Read More


Sujit Sanjaya Perera criticises JVP over price hikes

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) government, which previously led nationwide protests against fuel and gas price increases under past administrations, has now shamelessly raised... Read More


2000 PHIs deployed to inspect food safety during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- 2000 Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are deployed to investigate the sanitary conditions of all public and private institutions providing dry, ready-made, and cooked food during ... Read More


Pelmadulla PS opposition members protest gas price hike

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Opposition members of the Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha entered the council chamber today (07) carrying firewood bundles, gas cylinders, and protest signs to voice their dissent ag... Read More


Major three-wheeler theft ring uncovered following drug arrest

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Kiribathgoda Police uncovered a series of three-wheeler thefts across several areas following a confession from a suspect initially detained on drug charges. Police Headquarters ... Read More


86 child abuse cases reported in Elpitiya police division

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Eighty-six cases of child abuse reached police stations within the Elpitiya Police Division during 2025, the Elpitiya Police Women's Bureau reports. Women Police Sergeant Nishad... Read More


3 arrested over gold chain theft at Jaffna temple

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Police arrested three individuals, including a woman, in connection with a theft at the Bhoga Thalaichi Amman Temple in Maduvil, Chavakachcheri. Chavakachcheri Police received a... Read More


Live ammunition found in Galle prison female ward

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Five 9mm live bullets were discovered this afternoon (07) within the female inmates' section of the Galle Prison. Prison officials found the ammunition during a special internal... Read More


Restoration of Kalu Ganga lagoon begins

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Coast Conservation Department started cutting a canal to redirect Kalu Ganga water back into the lagoon as an initial step to restore the ecosystem. This intervention follow... Read More


80 suspects arrested in Dambulla Economic Center raid

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Eighty individuals were taken into custody today (07) during a two-hour special operation conducted within the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center. Dambulla Police state that the... Read More