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Teenager killed in knife attack during musical show

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- One person has been stabbed to death with a sharp weapon due to an argument that arose during an outdoor musical show escalating out of control, early this morning (05), the police... Read More


Passenger arrested over attempt to smuggle gemstones at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The security officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have seized a consignment of gemstones that a Sri Lankan passenger had attempted to smuggle out ... Read More


ADB praises Sri Lanka's steady progress on economy and action plan

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reiterated its unwavering steadfast commitment to support Sri Lanka. The President of the ADB Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa has communicated this to t... Read More


Heat level to reach 'extreme caution' in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to the 'Extreme Caution' level (46degC - 52degC) in some places inNorthern, North-central, North-... Read More


India to bear most costs to make Sri Lanka ferry service 'affordable and attractive'

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, which was launched in October 2023 by the Ship... Read More


Nearly 10,000 army deserters granted legal discharge within two weeks

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Nearly 10,000 army personnel who were absent for duty without obtaining leave (AWOL) have been temporarily discharged from their Regimental Centers during the ongoing general amnes... Read More


Horana shooting: Suspected gunman arrested at BIA trying to flee country

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place in Horana this afternoon (05), has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to f... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket doubles payments for Test players

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a significant increase in payments for Sri Lanka's Test players, effectively doubling their compensation. The decision, made by SLC, is aimed... Read More


Sajith discusses Sri Lanka's current situation with Japanese FM

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa this afternoon for a bilateral discussion on Sri Lanka's current situation. During the meeting,... Read More


Mobile court units inaugurated at several prisons for remote judicial proceedings

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The inauguration of mobile court systems, facilitating the remote presentation of suspects before courts through online channels, took place today (04) at three prisons in the Sout... Read More