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Holiday granted for Tamil schools in Central Province

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- A holiday has been granted for all Tamil schools in the Central Province on October 21, in light of the upcoming Deepavali festival. This decision was made by the Governor of th... Read More


Former President's security officer remanded again; investigation to be launched under the Money Laundering Act

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (17) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that it intends to launch an investigation ag... Read More


Fire erupts at shops on Galle Road, Ratmalana

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Fire Service Department has reported that a fire has erupted in a row of shops located on Galle Road in Ratmalana. The department stated that three (03) fire trucks have alr... Read More


Investigation launched after white flower wreath left at Mirihana OIC's office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- An investigation has been launched to identify the individuals who placed a white flower wreath on a photograph of Chief Police Inspector (CPI) Waruni Bogahawatta, the Officer-in... Read More


Young man electrocuted while decorating for motorcycle showroom

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- A young man who was engaged in decoration work for a newly opening motorcycle showroom tragically died from electrocution today (17), according to Puttalam Headquarters Police. ... Read More


Rajanganaya reservoir gates opened due to heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Department of Irrigation has announced that two sluice gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. The Department further state... Read More


Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting shooting incidents

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Two suspects have been arrested on charges of aiding and abetting the shooting incidents that took place in the Middeniya - Thorakolayaya and Panadura, Hirana areas. The first s... Read More


Navy seize multi-day fishing trawler carrying drugs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Navy Spokesperson stated that a multi-day fishing trawler suspected of transporting narcotics in international waters south of Sri Lanka has been seized and brought... Read More


Prime Minister to hold bilateral talks with Indian PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to India, is scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today (17) to hold bilat... Read More


Ishara Sewwandi taken to Mathugama to inspect hideout

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Following her extradition from Nepal, Ishara Sewwandi is currently being questioned, and a significant amount of information has been uncovered. Yesterday (16), officers from th... Read More