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Seven arrested over preschooler's drowning remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Seven individuals, including swimming instructors, arrested in connection with the drowning of a 5-year-old preschool child have been remanded until the October 22. The suspects... Read More


Weligama shooting case hearing postponed to December

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The court hearing for the Weligama Palena shooting incident was called today (10), with former Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon appearing before the court. Howev... Read More


BOC employees hold torchlight protest over state bank crisis

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Employees of the Bank of Ceylon Employees' Union's Puttalam District Branch staged a torchlight protest and a "divine plea" demonstration in the centre of Chilaw last night (9). ... Read More


Wimal slams police for 'distorted' statement on Seenimodara case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has issued a statement criticising the police for releasing what he claims is a "completely distorted" version of the stateme... Read More


Online system for Police Clearance Report applications goes temporarily offline

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Police Headquarters has announced that the online system for applying for Police Clearance reports is currently experiencing a breakdown due to a technical issue. In a state... Read More


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