Prisons Dept. responds to ex-IGP Deshabandu’s request for home-cooked meals
The Department of Prisons has stated that it will review the request made by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP)
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Two suspects arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA
Two individuals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for smuggling foreign cigarettes. The arrested passenger, who
Read More22 killed in 27 shooting incidents thus far in 2025
Police have reported a surge in gun violence across Sri Lanka, with 27 shooting incidents recorded since January 1, 2025.
Read MorePope Francis to be discharged from hospital today
Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from hospital on Sunday but
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NPP to present Bill on confiscation of illegally acquired state property
The National People’s Power (NPP) is set to present a bill in Parliament aimed at reclaiming state property that has
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Sri Lanka can be among 4 frontier markets – CSE Chairman
The Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange Dilshan Weerasekara claims that Sri Lanka has the potential to showcase its investment
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Police receive 3 election-related complaints ahead of LG Polls
The Police Headquarters has confirmed that three election-related complaints were reported to police stations across the island on March 21,
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Israeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in southern Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, Hamas and Palestinian media reported in
Read MoreShowers expected after 2.00 p.m. today
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and
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Two arrested over extortion of businessmen, firearms seized
The Western Province North Crimes Division has arrested two suspects involved in an extortion racket of threatening businessmen over the
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