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Former IGP CD Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours
Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne was laid to rest today amid police honours and ceremonial gun salutes. The final farewell ceremony was held with the participation of senior...
New Navy Commander meets Presidential Secretary
Newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has met with Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath...
22 students hospitalised after consuming poisonous seeds in Kantale
A total of 22 schoolchildren were hospitalized after allegedly consuming castor seeds that had been mistakenly shared by a fellow...
Final rites of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne to be held with full police honours today
The final rites of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne will be held with full police honours this...
Watch : Luxury bus catches fire on Southern Expressway
A luxury passenger bus travelling from Colombo to Galle caught fire on the Southern Expressway near the 64-kilometre post between...
Former UNP municipal councillor remanded for defrauding Rs.160 mn
A former United National Party municipal councillor from Horana, arrested by the Police for allegedly defrauding six textile businessmen in...
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