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Shooting incident reported in Matara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A shooting incident has been reported on Beach Road in Matara, last night (25), police said. An individual, who arrived in a car, had opened fire at an owner of a restaurant bef... Read More


Youth arrested over Boralesgamuwa fatal shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- An individual involved in a fatal shooting and the injuring of another person in Boralesgamuwa has been arrested by a team of officers from the Moratuwa camp of the Police Specia... Read More


First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The first human case of a flesh-eating parasite infestation has been confirmed in the US, authorities say. New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis was found in a patient who returned ... Read More


Large crowd to converge in Colombo today?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- All opposition parties have decided to gather in Colombo today (26), setting aside political and party differences to express solidarity with former President Ranil Wickremesingh... Read More


University entrance cut-off marks released

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- University entrance cut-off marks for the candidates of 2024/25 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have been released by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The cut-off marks... Read More


UNP leaders express gratitude for support of former President Ranil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- United National Party (UNP) Assistant Leader and former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam expressed his gratitude on behalf of the UNP to everyone who worked tirelessly during the... Read More


Case against ex-President Ranil to be taken up in court today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who became the first Executive President of Sri Lanka to be arrested and remanded, is scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Fort Magi... Read More


Donald Trump says likely to visit China this year or soon after

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- US President Donald Trump said Monday (Aug 25) that he expects to visit China this year or shortly afterwards, noting that economic ties between the two countries have improved -... Read More


Showers expected in few areas of the country today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa district after 2.00 p.m. A few showers may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa pro... Read More


Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested and remanded on Friday (22), has been granted bail, Ada Derana reporter said. The order was issued by Colombo Fort Magist... Read More