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Verdict for Sarana Gunawardena set for late April

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Colombo High Court announced today that the judgment for four cases against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena will be delivered on April 30. High Court Judge Mohamed... Read More


Government criticised for silence on Iran's invasion and leader's killing

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Sri Lankan government, led by the President, failed to issue a single word condemning or protesting the invasion of Iran and the killing of its spiritual leader by the US and... Read More


Businessman fined and stocks confiscated over illegal diesel possession

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Gampaha Additional Magistrate Dhammika Uduwewidana ordered the confiscation of a large quantity of diesel today after a businessman faced charges for the unauthorized sale and po... Read More


Police seize cannabis and firearm in Yala

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A suspect was arrested by Buttala Police during an operation in the Yala National Park, where a firearm and cannabis valued at over 5 million rupees were seized. Officers from t... Read More


Body found floating off Colombo Port City coast

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A male body was discovered floating in the waters off the Colombo Port City by the Colombo Port Police. Officers recovered the body following information received regarding a cor... Read More


Casualties of the Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Israeli strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon have killed 31 people and injured 149, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The toll is preliminary, a statement adds. Stick w... Read More


Seven vehicles destroyed in fire at Makola

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Seven vehicles parked at a private facility in the Makola Y-Junction area were completely destroyed following a sudden fire. Sapugaskanda Police and the Kelaniya Division Crimina... Read More


Three suspects arrested for illegal treasure hunting

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Two men and a woman were arrested by Ududumbara Police while allegedly conducting illegal excavations to find antiquities. Officers carried out the raid yesterday (01) in the Pal... Read More


Large-scale illegal liquor operation raided

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A massive illegal liquor distillery operating within the Somawathiya Reserve in the Sungakavila area was raided by Pulasthipura Police and Somawathiya wildlife officers. The ope... Read More


Unidentified body discovered near Ranavirugama Junction

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- An unidentified male body was found yesterday (01) near the Ranavirugama Junction within the Nittambuwa police area. Nittambuwa Police initiated preliminary investigations after ... Read More