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Five individuals arrested for participating in an unlawful gathering outside Tissa Raja Maha Vihara in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna, were produced beforeContinue Reading The post Five arrested over unlawful gathering in Jaffna appeared first on…

A high‑level delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by a Member of the 20th Central Committee ofContinue Reading The post Communist Party delegation from China to visit SL this week appeared first on Newswire.

A 39‑year‑old resident of Karandeniya was arrested yesterday (21) after Police found 8.58 kilos of ‘ICE’ narcotics in his possession.Continue Reading The post Man arrested with over 08kg of ‘ICE’ in Karandeniya appeared first on Newswire.

A group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called for SriContinue Reading The post Top International economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police have launched investigations into incidents involving ride-hailing taxi drivers operating in the Ella tourist area following complaintsContinue Reading The post PickMe & Uber in Ella : Update from Police appeared first…

Israel’s security cabinet has approved the recognition of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank as the government continuesContinue Reading The post Israel approves 19 illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian West Bank appeared…

The manager of a business establishment in Ambalangoda town was shot this morning (22). It is reported that the managerContinue Reading The post Store Manager shot dead in Ambalangoda appeared first on Newswire.

Facebook is testing placing a limit on how many links some users can share when they post on the socialContinue Reading The post Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links appeared first on Newswire.

Police say investigations are underway into the conduct of a Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, following reports ofContinue Reading The post NPP MP, Police Constable trade assault claims, probe launched appeared first…

The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has strongly opposed the proposed “Protection of the State from Terrorism Act,” warningContinue Reading The post Journalists Association condemns proposed Anti-Terror Bill appeared first…