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Indonesia Cultural Centre opens in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Colombo inaugurated the Indonesia Cultural Centre (ICC) on Wednesday, marking a new step in efforts to deepen cultural exchange and pe... Read More


Passing through Boralesgamuwa? Check the traffic plan

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Temporary traffic restrictions will be imposed in the Boralesgamuwa Police Division on August 13, 14 and 15 in connection with the Bellanwila Esala Maha Perahera, police said. P... Read More


Welikada gallows ready if death penalty imposed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Welikada Prison gallows remain ready for use if the government decides to resume executions, with two executioners currently attached to the prison and on standby, the Daily ... Read More


What Sri Lanka's executioners do when no execution is scheduled

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka currently has two members serving as executioners. However, the executioners do not remain on standby solely for capital punishment duties. They are regular employees o... Read More


Five unused Presidential palaces opened to private investors

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal presented by the President to hand over several Presidential Palaces located across the country to suitable investors ... Read More


Police stations under watch over drug raids; STF to step in where police fail

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that if a local police station fails to take action against drug-related activities in its area, he is prepared to deploy other poli... Read More


Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne dies in suspected suicide

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has died at the age of 63, in what is being reported as a suspected suicide. Police Spokesperson Assistant Superinte... Read More


Y-12 aircraft hit by kite string; SLAF warns against flying kites near airports

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has urged the public to avoid flying kites near airports and runways after a Y-12 aircraft was forced to make an emergency return landing following... Read More


Prison population surges to over 42,000 following 'Ratama Ekata' operation

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's prison population has increased from around 28,000 inmates to more than 42,000 since the government took office in 2024, largely due to intensified anti-drug operatio... Read More


19 investors eye Mattala Airport

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A total of 19 investment proposals have been received under the Expression of Interest (EOI) process launched to attract investors to utilize the resources of the Mattala Rajapak... Read More