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Two suspects remanded in connection with Ishara Sewwandi escape case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of two suspects accused of aiding the escape of Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case... Read More


Comet 'Lemmon' set to light up the Evening Sky

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Comet 'C/2025 A6' (Lemmon) will be visible from the western sky for 30-45 minutes after sunset over the next few days, starting around 6:30 PM. With a magnitude of +4, it can oc... Read More


Thai government moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka over poor living conditions and mistreatment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka next week (28) to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and a... Read More


Unidentified body found near Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Port Police discovered an unidentified body in the sea near the Adani Terminal jetty after receiving a tip-off. Authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the d... Read More


Son of municipal councilor affiliated with Gajendrakumar's party nabbed with ICE

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Jaffna police have arrested the son of a Jaffna Municipal Council member for possession of a quantity of crystal methamphetamine (ice). He has been remanded until 25 October 2025... Read More


Seven arrested over pyramid scheme; remanded by Court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Seven individuals were remanded by the court yesterday (23) after being arrested on charges of operating, promoting, and managing a pyramid scheme, police confirmed. The arrests... Read More


One dead, eight injured in Van-Tipper collision in Valachchenai

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A tragic road accident in Valachchenai yesterday evening (23) left one person dead and eight others injured, including the van driver and six women from the same family. The vic... Read More


Opening duo fire India into ICC Women's World Cup Semis

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana smashed sublime centuries to guide India into the semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, as the hosts defeated New Zealand by 53... Read More


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