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One injured as shooting incident reported in Galle

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A shooting incident was reported this morning (12) in the Dickson Junction area of Dangendara, Galle. According to the Police Media Division, a person was shot by an assailant wh... Read More


Aravinda de Silva and wife testify in Kapila Chandrasena death inquiry

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena's magisterial inquiry continued at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court, where former cricketer and his rela... Read More


Cabinet subcommittee steps in to resolve land issues related to Uma Oya project

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A Cabinet subcommittee has stepped in to provide a permanent solution to long-standing land issues faced by residents in the Welimada, Uva Paranagama and Hali-Ela Divisional Secre... Read More


Public Security Minister signals possible closure of selected police stations

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The number of police stations currently operating in Sri Lanka has exceeded the required level, according to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wije... Read More


Uganda's President sworn in for record seventh term

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his ten... Read More


Nearly 200 foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime activities in separate raids

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 198 foreign nationals, including 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese nationals, have been arrested in separate raids conducted in the Galle, Hikkaduwa and Midigama areas for al... Read More


12 spill gates of Rajanganaya Reservoir opened amid rising water levels

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 12 spill gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened as a precautionary measure due to prevailing adverse weather conditions and a rapid rise in water levels. ... Read More


Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 3 billion in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Foreign remittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers reached USD 767.9 million in April 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to ... Read More


Dengue cases spike in Sri Lanka in 2026 - Health officials warn of further increase

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The number of dengue cases confirmed in the country has shown an increase compared to 2025, according to Community Medical Specialist Dr. Priscilla Samaraweera of the National Den... Read More


Court authorises technical assistance to access Kapila Chandrasena's mobile phone

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The magisterial inquiry into the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was held today (12) before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena. ... Read More