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76 shooting incidents this year, leaving 41 dead and 43 injured

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A total of 76 shooting incidents have been reported across the country so far in 2025, resulting in 41 deaths and 43 injuries, according to police sources. The latest of these in... Read More


IGP ordered to appoint an official to supervise actions on custodial deaths

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on Friday (01) ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to appoint an official to supervise the actions taken in terms of the... Read More


Bribery Commission warns of legal action over assets declarations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Legal action will be taken against any Executive Grade State official who fails to submit their assets and liabilities declarations by August 31, 2025, the Commission to Investiga... Read More


Another elephant found dead

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The body of a wild elephant was discovered in a swamp near the Karametiya Tank in the Dahaiyagala area, within the Hambegamuwa Police Division, officials confirmed today. Accordi... Read More


'Happy Streets' event leaves Marine Drive covered in trash

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The "Happy Streets" event, held on August 3 from 6 AM to 11 PM along the Colpetty stretch of Marine Drive, ended with streets covered in garbage, leaving many disappointed the nex... Read More


SLTB driver arrested for drunk driving with passengers onboard in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Nuwara Eliya, August 4 (Daily Mirror) - A driver attached to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) was arrested by Nuwara Eliya police yesterday for driving a passenger bus under t... Read More


CID summons ex-President's secretary over trip funds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned Sandra Perera, the personal secretary to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to provide a statement in connection with ... Read More


Sri Lankan envoy says talks underway to further reduce U.S. tariffs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- August 04 (Daily Mirror): Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe said that diplomatic discussions are ongoing to further reduce U.S. tariffs on Sri Lank... Read More


8-year-old boy dies after falling into toilet pit in Bhagwanthalawa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Bhagwanthalawa, August 4 (Daily Mirror) - An eight-year-old boy tragically died yesterday after falling into a six-foot-deep toilet pit near his home in the Bhagwanthalawa Kiw Est... Read More


Severe lightning, thundershower alert issued for 10 districts

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department has issued a severe lightning alert for 10 districts in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces. ... Read More