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Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickremaratne has died in a suspected suicide, according to Police. Police said theContinue Reading The post Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne dies in suspected suicide appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s dengue crisis has intensified, with the official death toll climbing to 50 by July 16, marking a caseContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll reaches 50 as cases surge past 73,000 appeared first on Newswire.

A 41‑year‑old man who drove part‑time as a hired motorcycle rider through an app was found murdered in Homagama, earlyContinue Reading The post App-based motorcycle rider murdered in Homagama appeared first on Newswire.

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Waruna Jayasundara, who was in charge of the Eastern Province, has been transferredContinue Reading The post SDIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred to Police Children and Women’s Bureau appeared…

Two Police teams have been appointed to investigate the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, whoContinue Reading The post More details on the death of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne appeared first on…

The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a strong warning to the public after reports emerged of fraudsters telephoning Aswesuma beneficiariesContinue Reading The post Welfare Benefits Board warns of fraudulent calls targeting Aswesuma…

Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, sayingContinue Reading The post Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup appeared first…

Prison Commissioner and Media Spokesman A. C. Gajanayake says the compensation amount to be given to the families of prisonContinue Reading The post Compensation for Negombo Prison officers could exceed Rs. 2 Mn – Prison Commissioner…

A fire broke out at the Kalutara District Secretariat office today (13). It is reported that preliminary reports indicate thatContinue Reading The post Fire breaks out at Kalutara District Secretariat (Video) appeared first on Newswire.

A 37-year-old Chinese national has been arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in the Galle Face area, police said. The suspectContinue Reading The post Chinese national arrested with 3,000 illegal cigarettes in Colombo appeared first on…