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Suspect arrested in Mawanella with firearms

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A suspect was arrested in the Kirigaha Junction area in Mawanella along with several weapons, including two pistols and a 12-bore firearm. The 34-year-old was arrested by the Ke... Read More


Unidentified body found on Kalutara beach

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- An unidentified body of a man believed to be around 50 years old has been found on the beach behind Kalutara Railway Station. Kalutara South Police said the body was discovered ... Read More


Japan invites Sri Lankans to design logo, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Government of Japan announced a public logo design competition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sri Lanka in 2027. According to ... Read More


Elephant underpass construction between Galgamuwa and Ambanpola completed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Construction of the elephant underpass at Kasikote, between Galgamuwa and Ambanpola, completed recently. Development work on the underpass, built beneath the railway line in an ... Read More


Properties worth Rs. 25 million linked to drugs frozen

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has taken steps to freeze properties in Panadura worth Rs. 25 million, reportedly belonging to an associate of drug trafficker Kudu Sali... Read More


Ice and heroin confirmed in narcotics haul found off Talalla coast

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau has confirmed that the substances found in ten sacks and eleven travel bags discovered this morning (24) in the Naotunna coastal area of Talalla, Mata... Read More


Gazette outlining rules on removing robes for monks in prison issued

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- An extraordinary gazette notification was issued amending the standing orders of the Prisons Department, including instructions on how to act regarding the removal of robes and t... Read More


Imprison me, but don't use it to cover up public grievances - Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, marking 50 days of his imprisonment, has accused the Government of failing to address the country's press... Read More


Kuwait investigates suspected foul play in deaths of two Sri Lankan women

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The deaths of two Sri Lankan women in separate incidents in Ali Sabah Al-Salem and Al-Nahda have prompted investigations by the authorities, with both cases registered as suspect... Read More


Fowzie publishes court-ordered apology over misuse of government vehicle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie has publicly apologised to the Sri Lankan people through a newspaper advertisement, in compliance with a Supreme Court order concerning the misuse o... Read More