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Police seize two luxury buses allegedly owned by Backhoe Saman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police have taken two luxury buses into custody following investigations against Nedungodege Nirmala Prasanga, also known as Backo Saman, who was arrested in Indonesia ... Read More


President calls for national unity to eradicate drug menace

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that while discussions and disagreements may arise on political or economic matters, there can be no further debate when it comes to... Read More


Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire in Karnool, several dead

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- At least 20 people have been killed in a massive fire that gutted a bus in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool in the early hours today. "Deeply pained by the horrific bus fire on the Hyde... Read More


Police uncover key details in Ishara Sewwandi's escape to India

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Authorities have uncovered critical details in the investigation of Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the fatal shooting of organized crime leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Al... Read More


Weligama PS Chairman shot dead in office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) Chairman Lasantha Wickremesekera was shot dead yesterday after two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire on him. The Chairman was shot while he ... Read More


Rugby and Football stalwart DIG Hewage dies

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Upali Hewage, who played for the Thurstan College First XV rugby team for three years from 1966 to 1968 and captained the side in ... Read More


Gold prices decline

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The price of gold in Sri Lanka has seen a significant decline this week, dropping by nearly Rs. 60,000 compared to last Friday (17). Notably, within yesterday alone (22), prices ... Read More


ASPI inches up amid mixed sentiment, retail buying persists

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Colombo Bourse witnessed mixed sentiment during the session but ultimately closed in positive territory, with the ASPI recording a marginal gain of 7 points to end at 22,791.... Read More


Capital punishment needed for large scale drug traffickers - Prisons Chief

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka should implement the capital punishment for large scale drug traffickers, Prisons Commissioner General Jagath Weerasinghe asserted. He made the strong statement while ... Read More


Kandy's contribution bold in SL's Asian Rugby Sevens triumph

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka's national rugby sevens outfit secured third place with Hong Kong winning the Asia Rugby Sevens. Japan secured the second place. It was nice to see that with eight play... Read More