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13-year-old boy missing in Gampaha; Public requested to assist

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A 13-year-old boy, identified as Sithula Nimsath, a resident of Pahala Imbulgoda in Gampaha, has been reported missing since yesterday (22), according to his relatives. The fam... Read More


Standard vehicle number plates to be issued from late May

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Standard registration number plates for new vehicles can be issued from the end of May this year, the Department of Motor Traffic has announced. This was revealed when official... Read More


Migrant worker remittances increase 26.5% in 1Q 2026

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Remittances sent by migrant workers to Sri Lanka have increased by 26.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Sri Lanka Bure... Read More


Deputy Education Minister escapes unhurt in road accident

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The vehicle carrying Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Seneviratne was involved in an accident last night (22). The incident occurred while he was trave... Read More


Man sentenced to death for murdering police officer in 2008

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- An individual has been sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer during a raid in Baddegama in 2008. The death sentence was imposed by the Balapitiya High Court fol... Read More


Retired Health Ministry legal officer arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A former Chief Legal Officer (retired) of the Ministry of Health has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The arrest... Read More


Youth killed in motorcycle-jeep collision in Siyambalanduwa

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- An individual has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a luxury jeep along the Siyambalanduwa- Ethimale road. The motorcyclist and the pillion rider were serio... Read More


Everyone born in UK after 2008 to be banned from smoking

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes in UK, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears British Parliament. Both the Commons and Lords have settle... Read More


Finance Ministry says investigations underway after hackers breached a dept's computer system

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the thef... Read More


Govt. pledges full support to strengthen "Ratama Ekata" anti-drug programme

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the 'Ratama Ekata' national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the co... Read More