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Matugama woman who sheltered Ishara Sewwandi remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a woman from Matugama who had been arrested for allegedly providing accommodation to Ishara Sewwandi, until October 24. Ishara Sewwandi,...
0-hour water cut in several areas of Galle District
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 30-hour water cut will be implemented in several...
PM Harini returns after concluding visit to India
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka after completing an official diplomatic visit to India. The...
50 bullets found following interrogation of ‘Gampaha Baba’
According to information obtained from a suspect known as ‘Gampaha Baba’, a member of an organized criminal gang who was...
IMF Urges Sri Lanka to 'Stay the Course' on Reforms for Enduring Economic Stability
WASHINGTON D.C. – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly advised Sri Lanka to maintain its current trajectory of economic...
President convenes National Operations Council for ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug program for first time
The National Operations Council for the “Ratama Ekata - National Operation” convened for the first time today (17) at the...
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Three including police officer arrested for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi
Three suspects including a Police Constable, his mother-in-law and a close associate of an organised criminal have been arrested for allegedly sheltering Ishara Sewwandi, the wanted fugitive who was recently...
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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm...
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Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
A boat carrying a stock of suspected narcotics has been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Southern seas. According to the Navy Spokesman, the five-member crew and...
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Heavy Rain Expected Across Sri Lanka After 1 PM Today
COLOMBO – The Department of Meteorology has announced that rain or thundershowers are likely to occur in many parts of the island after 1:00 PM today. The forecast indicates...
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Suspected Drug Overdose: Man (26) from Anuradhapura Found Dead in Divulapitiya Hotel Room; Heroin Recovered
DIVULAPITIYA – A man who was lodged in a hotel room in the Divulapitiya Old Junction area has been found dead, according to a report lodged by the hotel owner...
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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Departs for Official Visit to India
COLOMBO – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed for India today (October 16) for an official visit. The Prime Minister left for New Delhi aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight...
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