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731 to receive permanent Postal Assistant appointments

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- A total of 731 individuals have been selected for appointment to the post of Postal Assistant Grade III under the Primary Non-Skilled Service Category of the Department of Posts. ... Read More


Three dead, 3 injured in lorry-bus collision at Narammala

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- At least three individuals have died and three others have sustained injuries following a collision involving a lorry and a bus near Narammala town on the Narammala-Kurunegala mai... Read More


Suspect wanted over shooting and attempted murder arrested in Maradana

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- A suspect wanted by the police in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in Panchikawatta area of Maradana, has been arrested by officers of the Colombo North Divisional ... Read More


Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 150,000 people ahead of landfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Typhoon Matmo strengthened ahead of making landfall on Sunday (Oct 5) in China, prompting the government to evacuate 150,000 people from southern Guangdong province. The storm ha... Read More


TV Derana celebrates 20 years of excellence in Sri Lankan television

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka's premier television channel, TV Derana, marks a significant milestone this month as it celebrates its 20th anniversary, continuing to uphold its brand credo of "Protect... Read More


Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza "in the coming days". In a televised statement, he also said "H... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Elpitiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- An unidentified individual, who arrived on a motorcycle has opened fire at a residence in Omaththa, Elpitiya, last night (04), police stated. According to police, no injuries or ... Read More


7 including accomplice of 'Midigama Ruwan' arrested with 5.6kg Hash

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka Police said that seven suspects, including an accomplice of organized criminal 'Midigama Ruwan', have been arrested with 5.6 kilograms of Hashish. The suspects have bee... Read More


Police obtain 7-day detention order on Backhoe Saman's brother-in-law

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- The Aluthkade Magistrate's Court has granted permission to the Western Province North Crime Division to detain and interrogate the brother-in-law of notorious underworld criminal ... Read More


Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.5 mln

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to smuggle a consignment... Read More