'Kanjipani Imrani' to be extradited to Sri Lanka soon

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Alleged organised criminal Kanjipani Imran will be brought back to Sri Lanka from Italy within the next few days. That's according to Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General ... Read More

Body of a foreign national found hanging at a temple

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The body of a foreign national was found hanging from a neem tree in the upper courtyard of a temple in the Palolpitiya area of Tihagoda, Matara, last afternoon (16), Tihagoda Po... Read More

Wild elephant dies trapped in ZD canal sluice

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A wild elephant, aged about 12 years, that fell into the Welikanda ZD canal has died by drowning after getting trapped in a sluice gate in Maithreegama, the Welikanda Wildlife Of... Read More

Parents urged to ensure children's safety during kite flying, paediatricians warn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Accidents during flying kites are now being frequently reported as flying kites have become a popular hobby among children these days, the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children sai... Read More

12-year-old child dies falling from apartment building

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A 12-year-old boy died yesterday (16) falling from an apartment building in the Colombo 09 area within the Maradana police division, the Police Media Division mentioned. Police ... Read More

70% of Ditwah relief funds still unused

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- District Secretaries received directives from the Ministry of Defence to speed up the release of disaster relief allocations after revelations showed only 30 percent of funds all... Read More

We want a country where everyone can own a vehicle, says Minister Vijitha Herath

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Creating a country where every citizen owns a vehicle of their own is the aim of the government, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said. ... Read More

Four bank managers arrested in billion-dollar financial fraud case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Four managers from private commercial banks were arrested in connection with sending one billion US dollars abroad through a money exchange institution located in the Fort area w... Read More

Dr Anton James, first Lankan psychologist elected Fellow of PSI

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) has elected Dr Anton James as a Fellow of the Society, making him the first Sri Lankan psychologist to receive the prestigious honour. ... Read More

22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill included in parliamentary agenda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill was included in the parliamentary agenda. Parliament presentation is scheduled for tomorrow (18) to extend the Supreme Court judges' retir... Read More

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