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Police sergeant dies in road accident in Wellawaya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- An individual has died in a road accident that occurred along the Wellawaya- Thanamalwila main road in Adawelayaya, Wellawaya. The accident had occurred when an army bus traveli... Read More


Nearly 30,000 individuals inspected during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A total of 781 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


3,500MT of 'Ponni Samba' rice imported to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A total of 3,500 metric tons of 'Ponni Samba' rice have been imported into the country, Sri Lanka Customs has stated. The decision to import 'Ponni Samba' rice has been taken by... Read More


Major US airports face ground stops and flight delays amid ongoing government shutdown

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Major airports across the U.S. issued ground stops or delays Sunday amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey issued a gro... Read More


Woman murders 3-year-old son before taking own life

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A woman has reportedly murdered her own child and then committed suicide by hanging herself in the Kahatapitiya area of Batapola. Batapola Police said that the bodies of the wom... Read More


Cyclone Montha to make landfall in India tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Montha, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm later today, is expected to make landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India with wind speeds touching 90-10... Read More


Island-wide anti-drug operation to commence this week

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The island-wide anti-drug operation is scheduled to commence on Thursday (30), Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has stated. The operation, under the theme "Nation Uni... Read More


Indian national arrested at BIA with nearly 3kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A foreign passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) carrying a stock of heroin valued at Rs. 34 million, has been arrested by officers of the Narcotic... Read More


Several spells of showers expected today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (27), ... Read More


Suspected shooter in Weligama PS Chairman's murder produced before JMO

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The suspected shooter in connection with the murder of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was arrested in Nawinna last evening (26), has been pro... Read More