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Case against ex-Minister Harin Fernando postponed until January

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The case filed against former Minister Harin Fernando, in relation to the alleged election law violations has been postponed until January 6, Ada Derana reporter said. The order... Read More


Special Security at Colombo National Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Security has been beefed up at the Colombo National Hospital and surrounding areas from this morning (26), Ada Derana reporter said. This comes after the Criminal Investigation ... Read More


Unified bus timetable introduced for long-distance buses operating from Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that the unified bus timetable service for both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses commenced at midnight yesterd... Read More


Two police officers killed and one injured in shooting in Victoria, Australia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Two police officers have been killed and another injured in a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah in north-east Victoria, Australia. Emergency services have swarmed the s... Read More


UNP seniors call on Chief Prelate of Asgiriya Chapter

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A delegation of senior members and leaders of the United National Party (UNP) visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya this morning (26) and received blessings from the Chief Prelate o... Read More


Security beefed up near Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Security has been beefed up adjacent to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises, Ada Derana reporter said. Accordingly, Police and Special Task Force personnel have been de... Read More


Ex-President Ranil unlikely to be produced in court today - Prisons Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is unlikely to be produced before court today (26), due to medical recommendations stating that he must continue to remain under observation... Read More


Another 619 individuals nabbed during special island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A total of 619 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Seevali Arukgoda named new Director General of Sri Lanka Customs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Additional Director General of Sri Lanka Customs Seevali Arukgoda has been appointed as the new Director General, effective today (26). Accordingly, Seevali Arukgoda has become ... Read More


Gazan students granted approval to study in UK

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Britishgovernment has agreed plans to allow around 40 students in Gaza to come to the UK in the coming weeks to take up funded university scholarships. Nine have been told t... Read More