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CID arrests man who helped send 120 Sri Lankans to Russia on tourist visas

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an individual in Dehiwala for allegedly assisting in sending 120 persons to Russia on tourist visas, according to police. ... Read More


President Ranil and other world leaders extend condolences over death of Iranian President Raisi

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday expressed condolences following the demise of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. S... Read More


Two separate murders reported in Ratnapura and Lunugala

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A 32-year-old has reportedly been murdered with sharp weapon in the Dodampe area of Ratnapura. Preliminary police investigations have uncovered that the crime was committed by an... Read More


'Red' warning issued for very heavy rainfall above 150mm

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a 'Red' alert warning of heavy rains for Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and for Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Man... Read More


Elderly couple and son murdered in Mirigama, suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Police have arrested a suspect over the murder of an elderly couple and their son at Maladeniya, Mirigama. An 80-year-old man, his 77-year- old wife and their 42-year-old son had... Read More


All schools in Puttalam District to remain closed tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- All schools in the Puttalam district will be closed on Monday (May 20) due to the adverse weather conditions. This decision has been taken by the Governor of the North-Western Pr... Read More


Sri Lanka Army promotes 114 officers and over 1,300 other ranks

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A total of 114 officers and 1,395 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their next ranks in view of the 15th Victory Day Anniversary. President Ranil Wickremesi... Read More


AKD says debate with Sajith is off if no confirmation before deadline

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Leader of the National Peoples' Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that an NPP government will abolish all special privileges of the Heads of the State including pensions... Read More


Showery and windy conditions expected to enhance further

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Due to pre-monsoonal conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas, prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance further during the next few days, accor... Read More


Fire breaks out near Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A fire has reportedly broken out in the living quarters of highway access road workers near the Colombo Port. The Colombo Fire Brigade said it has dispatched 04 fire trucks to as... Read More