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Extensive probe launched into death of man found in Grandpass canal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Kotahena Police today (October 10) informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate that an extensive investigation has been launched into the discovery of a body in a garbage canal at... Read More


7 arrested after child drowns at Nugegoda hotel swimming pool

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Seven people have been arrested following the tragic drowning of a five-year-old child during a swimming session at a hotel in Nugegoda. The arrests were made in connection with... Read More


Majority of Sri Lankan schoolchildren affected by depression

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- New research has revealed a staggering 60 % of schoolchildren in Sri Lanka are suffering from depression. The findings, made public by Professor Miyuru Chandradasa, President of... Read More


21-year-old found guilty of drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Colombo High Court yesterday (9) sentenced a 21-year-old mason to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of trafficking the narcotic substance known as 'I... Read More


Computer vision syndrome on the rise

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Health specialists report a growing prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also known as Digital Eye Strain, among adults aged 20 to 45. This condition significantly wors... Read More


Mental health concerns rise as Sri Lanka observes World Mental Health Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Today marks World Mental Health Day, observed globally and in Sri Lanka at a time when increased attention to mental health is crucial. Over 150 countries worldwide are celebrat... Read More


Appeal court to explore settlement in vehicle release dispute

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered that a batch of writ petitions seeking an order to release vehicles currently held by Sri Lanka Customs to be called on October 14th to explore th... Read More


Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne's bribery case to be heard in December

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Colombo High Court has set December 10 as the date to begin the trial in the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne on charges of co... Read More


Public Security Ministry Secretary refutes false claims on Easter attacks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Ravi Seneviratne, has issued a statement through the Police Media Divisi... Read More


Education Ministry sets date for 2026 Grade One intake

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a circular regarding the formal commencement of classes for students entering Grade 1 in 2026. According to the circular, the formal commence... Read More