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Teenage boy dies after being hit by train in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A 14-year-old boy has been killed after being hit by an express train at the Tismalpola railway station in the Rambukkana police division. The deceased has been identified as a... Read More


Madras high court cancels urgent hearing on Karur stampede tragedy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Madras High Court today (28) cancelled its urgent hearing, scheduled for 4.30 p.m., on a plea related to the deadly stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Ka... Read More


United Nations arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran on Saturday following a process triggered by key European powers that Tehran has warned will be met wit... Read More


12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching off Delft Island

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island in Jaffna earlier today (28). The operat... Read More


Ex-Western PC member Amal Silva arrested by Walana Anti-Vice Squad

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Former Western Provincial Council member Amal Silva has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad, police stated. He has been apprehended with three luxury vehicles valued at... Read More


China's former agriculture minister gets suspended death sentence for bribery

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Tang Renjian, China's former minister of agriculture and rural affairs, was sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery at a court in Jilin province on Sunday (Sep 28), accordi... Read More


"Law on corporal punishment not a legal amendment aimed at teachers": PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The law on corporal punishment is not a legal amendment aimed at schools or teachers, but a reform made for the protection of children throughout society," said Prime Minister a... Read More


Infectious disease spreading among monkeys in Polonnaruwa raises public health concerns

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A suspected infectious disease is reportedly spreading among monkey and toque macaque populations in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, prompting concern among wildlife officials and loc... Read More


28,500 individuals subjected to inspection during special operation yesterday

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 664 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special islan... Read More


Singapore urges UN to curb Security Council vetoes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Singapore has called on the United Nations to rein in the rising use of veto powers by the five permanent members of the Security Council and pressed for reforms to make the org... Read More