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Woman who obstructed police officers on duty further remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The woman seen in a video widely circulating on social media, obstructing duties of police officers on traffic duty and verbally abusing them in Udugampola, has been further reman... Read More


One person killed in shooting in Horana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- One person is reported dead in a shooting incident at Akkara 12, Cyrilton Watte in Horana this evening (02). Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Der... Read More


Nearly Rs. 5 bln worth of 'Ice' and heroin seized from multi-day fishing vessel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Over 350 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') and heroin, with an estimated value of around Rs. 5 billion, were seized from a fishing trawler, the Deputy Minister of Defen... Read More


Fire breaks out in tyre factory at Divulapitiya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A fire has reportedly broken out at a tyre factory located in the Horagasmulla area of Divulapitiya, said Ada Derana reporter. Three fire engines have been dispatched to control ... Read More


New hotline to report environmental and forest damage in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Minister of Environment announced that a new hotline, 1995, will be functional from tomorrow for the public to provide information regarding any damage to Sri Lanka's forest s... Read More


Youth dies, 3 injured in explosion at Kiriporuwa Estate Rubber Factory

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A 25-year-old youth died on the spot in a tragic accident at the Kiriporuwa Estate rubber factory in Yatiyanthota today (02) at around 8:00 a.m. The accident occurred due to an u... Read More


Suspect wanted for multiple crimes nabbed with 'Ice' in Modara

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A suspect, who had warrants issued for multiple criminal offenses, was arrested by the Colombo North Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau in possession of the drug crystal met... Read More


18 pilgrims dead after bus collides with parked trailer in India's Rajasthan

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- At least 18 people have been killed and three injured after a bus rammed a parked trailer in Rajasthan, India, police said. The accident was reported from Phalodi district, nearl... Read More


Vatican Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (03). Arch... Read More


Multi-day fishing vessel with suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The multi-day fishing vessel suspected of carrying narcotics, which was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the deep seas off the western coast of the island, was brought to the ... Read More