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Main suspect in Kalutara shooting arrested
The main suspect and gunman allegedly involved in the shooting at a restaurant in the Nagoda area of Kalutara last morning (09) has been arrested. The restaurant owner was killed...
Foot march begins in Kandy calling for release of Gnanasara Thero
A foot march led by members of the Maha Sangha commenced today (10) from the premises of the Sri Dalada...
Committee appointed to update prison regulations and standing orders holds first meeting
The first meeting of the special committee appointed to update the regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance,...
SriLankan Airlines suspends Riyadh flights until October 18
SriLankan Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until 18 October 2026, in view...
Train services on Northern Railway line reduced from 18 to 8 daily – union
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has stated that the number of daily train services operating on the Northern...
Gotabaya files appeal against rejection of petition seeking to prevent arrest
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal petition before the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that...
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JSC decides to dismiss former Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage
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