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EU delegation arrives for GSP+ review

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A high-level European Union delegation arrived in Sri Lanka to evaluate the country's continued eligibility for the GSP+ trade concessions. The assessment begins ahead of the 27... Read More


Public viewing of sacred relics to conclude tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Relics at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple ends at 6:00 AM tomorrow (11). Director General of Government Information H.S.K.J. Bandara req... Read More


Investigation launched into viral assault video

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Welikada Police initiated an inquiry regarding a social media video depicting a youth being assaulted. The footage shows an individual attacking another young man with a shovel ... Read More


Teen driver dies following police shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A 17-year-old driver died after police opened fire on a van that allegedly ignored orders to stop in the Allaipiddy area of Jaffna. Police officers on duty reportedly signalled ... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa questions JVP's past ties with Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Namal Rajapaksa, National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), questioned why members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) cannot simply call Basil Rajapaksa if ... Read More


Two female police officers chase and arrest three-wheeler thief

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- In a display of quick action, two female police officers in Aluthgama chased down and arrested a suspect today (9) who was attempting to flee in a stolen three-wheeler. The owner... Read More


CID receives over 20,000 complaints in Onmax DT pyramid fraud case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Senior State Counsel Oswald Perera informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has received 20,931 complaints reg... Read More


Army Sergeant Major found dead

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A 34-year-old Sergeant Major attached to the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps in Dombagoda, Horana, died today (9) after turning his firearm on himself. The deceased, K.L. Suresh Ke... Read More


Cattles, drugs seized as suspects flee police gunfire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Police opened fire on a lorry in the Andadola area of Ambalangoda today (9) after the driver defied orders to stop. Officers signalled the suspicious vehicle for inspection, but ... Read More


Litro Gas maintains current prices

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Litro Gas Lanka has announced that there will be no price revision for domestic LP gas cylinders for the month of February. Despite high global gas prices and pressure from intern... Read More