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Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda Beach

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A 55-year-old man has been reported missing after being swept away by strong sea currents while bathing at the Katukurunda Beach in Kalutara this evening (03), police said. Accord... Read More


Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price'

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- United States President Donald Trump said that he had yet to review the exact wording of a new Iranian peace proposal but he was unlikely to accept it, because the Iranians had not... Read More


Free Lawyers call for COPA probe into US$2.5 cyber heist

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Free Lawyers Organisation has called for an investigation through the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) into the alleged misappropriation of US$2.5 million from the Treasury.... Read More


NFF condemns Govt statements undermining public confidence in judiciary

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The National Freedom Front (NFF) has strongly condemned recent statements made by the government, alleging that they undermine public confidence in the judiciary. In a statement, ... Read More


Shooting reported at Galle Prison

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A shooting incident has been reported inside the Galle Prison, the Police Media Division said. According to police, the incident occurred when two inmates allegedly attempted to e... Read More


No food price hikes despite fuel price revision: Restaurant owners

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Food prices will not be increased despite yesterday's fuel price revision, according to the Chairman of the All Ceylon Restaurant Owners Association, Harshana Rukshan. Chairman Ha... Read More


Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He was accompanied by the First Lady, S... Read More


Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A suspect has been injured after police opened fire when he allegedly attempted to escape custody while being taken to the Galgamuwa Magistrate's Court today (03). Police stated t... Read More


Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- There is a risk of strong lightning activity due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country, the Department of Meteorology has stated. Speaking on the matter to... Read More


No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any official notice or communication from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) regarding ... Read More