Suspect injured as police open fire during arrest attempt in Kaduwela
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kothalawala area in Kaduwela, a short while ago. It is reported that
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Applications Open for Chevening Fellowships: Opportunities for Mid-Career Professionals in South Asia
August 8, 2025 (LankaXpress) – The UK government has officially opened applications for two prestigious Chevening Fellowships: the Chevening Research,
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Several spells of showers expected in various parts of the island today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Puttalam, Galle
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No Plans to Restrict Vehicle Imports: President Clears Air
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining an open vehicle market, assuring that no
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Announcement on commencement of third school term
The second school term of the 2025 academic year for Sinhala and Tamil government schools ended today (07), and the
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Customs agrees to release 991 detained BYD vehicles subject to conditions
The Director General of Sri Lanka Customs agreed before the Court of Appeal today to release 991 vehicles of the
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Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill presented to parliament
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, has been presented to the Parliament by
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Case against Namal Rajapaksa to be taken up in January
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (07) ordered that the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa
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Three Indians arrested with 12kg of ‘Kush’ cannabis at BIA
Three foreign nationals, one male and two females, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to
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Mental health concerns rise among schoolchildren, health officials warn
The Ministry of Health states that school students are currently experiencing some degree of mental stress due to various social
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