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BMICH police station reopened after brief, unexplained closure

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- The police station located within the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises has been reopened, just 24 hours after it was abruptly closed down on offi... Read More


Three women killed, one injured in accident in Gampola

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A tragic incident occurred in the Doluwa area of Gampola today (06), where three women observing Poya Day were killed in a collision with a motor vehicle. Police suspect that the... Read More


Bellanwila tusker 'Manika' passes away

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- 'Manika,' the majestic tusker of Bellanwila Temple, passed away this afternoon at the age of 76. The elephant was a familiar and cherished presence at the historic Bellanwila Raj... Read More


Deputy Minister warns opposition politicians not to talk nonsense anymore

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said today that politicians such as Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila must be ready to face investigations if they continue to talk nonsense. ... Read More


BIA authorities seize Rs.16.2Mn worth of cigarettes in first week of October

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- A trader, fisherman, electrician, and a foreign national who attempted to smuggle large quantities of illicit cigarettes into the country, worth over Rs.16.2 million, were intercept... Read More


English author Jilly Cooper, writer of The Rutshire Chronicles, dies at age 88

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- English author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at age 88, her family has announced. The author was best known for The Rutshire Chronicles, including the second book in the series, Riv... Read More


Certain laws have become obstacles in resolving medicine shortage: Nalinda

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- Certain laws and regulations have become an obstacle in resolving the current medicine shortage, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He said this while speaking at th... Read More


Govt. must show backbone to probe deals between political leaders and Prabhakaran: SF

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- Former MP and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has called on the current government to demonstrate political will by appointing a powerful commission to investigate alleged deals betwee... Read More


Security for Mahinda Rajapaksa assured if requested: Deputy Minister

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- The government is prepared to provide security to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa if he informs the authorities after assessing his security needs and the threats he faces, Labou... Read More


32 Pigeons handed over to Dehiwala Zoo for safekeeping stolen

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- It has been reported that 32 pigeons have been stolen from the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens. Deputy Director of the Zoo, Hemantha Samarasekara, said the pigeons had been handed ov... Read More