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A 67-year-old man has died after being assaulted over allegations of stealing a chocolate from a shop in Peradeniya, policeContinue Reading The post Old man dies after assault over alleged chocolate theft appeared first on Newswire.

Large-scale renovations have commenced at the Parliament of Sri Lanka, after four decades According to a Parliament statement, renovations ofContinue Reading The post Parliament of Sri Lanka being renovated after four decades appeared first…

The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage, was arrested by the Bribery Commission today. It isContinue Reading The post Bribery : Top Police Officer arrested appeared first on Newswire.

An advisory meeting on data requirements for the Global Innovation Index (GII) was held in Colombo today (14), under theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka moves to boost ranking in Global Innovation Index appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says Nanu Oya Railway Station’s long-delayed renovation will be expedited, with plans to seek privateContinue Reading The post Nanu Oya train station to be developed with private sector support…

Colombo Crime Division has seized over 6kg of Kush cannabis worth nearly Rs. 40 million during a raid at theContinue Reading The post From Cool Air to Cold Cells: Kush Smugglers Caught Out appeared first on Newswire.

Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading The post Today’s News Digest – August 14 appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is organizing a special influencer familiarization tour featuring four prominent Australian social mediaContinue Reading The post Australian influencers to showcase Sri Lanka appeared first on…

A retired Sri Lanka Army soldier has been arrested in the Kelaniya area with 110 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ice),Continue Reading The post Retired soldier arrested with drugs & weapon appeared first on Newswire.

Sahasdhanavi Ltd has issued a clarification on recent concerns raised in the media about the Sahasdhanavi Power Plant, a 350Continue Reading The post Power plant Cabinet approval : Sahasdhanavi issues clarification appeared first on…