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After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Balapitiya High Court sentenced five accused to death after a 19-year trial, finding them guilty of assaulting and murdering an individual using poles and clubs. The convicte... Read More


Police warn public over rising online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to remain vigilant regarding financial fraud and cybercrimes committed through the internet and social media platforms. According to Police... Read More


Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Hatton Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a couple in Dikoya, Hatton, and are seeking public assistance to locate and arrest the ... Read More


DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect their printed but unclaimed vehicle number plates issued during the years 2023 a... Read More


Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology reports that the highest rainfall of 336.5 mm, recorded between 8.30 a.m. yesterday and 8.30 a.m. today, was observed in Pambegama in the Kegalle Dis... Read More


21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Twenty-one wanted criminal suspects, including alleged underworld figures "Mahawatta Chamara" and "Kudu Duminda," who were deported from Dubai, have arrived at the Mattala Interna... Read More


Six schools in Dehiowita Edu. Zone closed due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions, steps have been taken to close six schools in the Dehiowita Education Zone today (22). The Zonal Director of Education has instruc... Read More


Advisory issued to residents along Attanagalu Oya amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Irrigation states that, in view of the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a minor flood situation could develop in areas surrounding the Attanagalu Oya.... Read More


Over 300 mm rainfall recorded in some areas - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology has revealed that several regions across the island have recorded rainfall exceeding 300 mm due to the relentless torrential downpours. Director of ... Read More


Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of Kelani River Valley within 48 hours

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Irrigation has warned that there is a risk of minor flooding in several areas along the Kelani River Basin within the next 48 hours. Following significant rainf... Read More