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Suspect injured after police open fire during escape attempt

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A suspect has been injured after police opened fire when he allegedly attempted to escape custody while being taken to the Galgamuwa Magistrate's Court today (03). Police stated t... Read More


Met. Dept. warns of increased lightning risk amid ongoing rainy weather

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- There is a risk of strong lightning activity due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country, the Department of Meteorology has stated. Speaking on the matter to... Read More


No official notice issued to Mahinda Rajapaksa over Airbus case, says spokesman

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any official notice or communication from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) regarding ... Read More


80 million deaths annually linked to tobacco use worldwide

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Nearly 80 million people die globally each year due to the use of tobacco products, the Chairperson of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), Specialist Dr. Ananda R... Read More


Two killed in 'suspicious' Bristol house explosion in UK as major incident declared

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, this morning, Avon and Somerset Police said. An explosion was reported at a residential address in ... Read More


Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of bill... Read More


Vehicle prices expected to rise due to exchange rate and tax increases

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Prasad Manange, the President of the Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has warned that vehicle prices are expected to increase in the near future due to the conti... Read More


Authorities widen probe into US$2.5 million cyber heist

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Comprehensive investigations are currently underway into an incident in which US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance was allegedly misappropriated by a group of frauds... Read More


Three-wheeler operators call for fare hike and higher fuel quota

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Amid rising fuel prices, the National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers' Association (NJTWDIWA) has called for an increase in three-wheeler fares, its Secretary L.... Read More


No bus fare revision despite fuel price hike - Operators

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Operators have confirmed that bus fares will not be revised despite the latest fuel price revision yesterday (02). Speaking at a media briefing today, the Chairman of the Lanka Pr... Read More