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Colpetty Police arrested six foreign nationals for engaging in gambling without a license at a nightclub on Galle Road lastContinue Reading The post Six Chinese nationals arrested for illegal gambling in Colpetty appeared first on Newswire.

Wildlife officials have reported the discovery of a dead elephant in a cultivation well at Kikilige Wewa, in Lunupahichchawa villageContinue Reading The post Elephant found dead in cultivation well in Medawachchiya appeared first on…

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) says nearly 15,000 dansal have been registered across Sri Lanka for Vesak Poya, itContinue Reading The post Nearly 15,000 Dansal registered for Vesak Poya appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Customs officers at Katunayake Airport (BIA) have intercepted 14 Chinese nationals attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes valued atContinue Reading The post 14 Chinese nationals intercepted at BIA with Rs. 20.7M worth of…

The victim in the shooting incident reported in Kalutara South today (28) has been identified as a businessman from theContinue Reading The post Kalutara South shooting victim identified as businessman appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning about an ongoing cyber scam targeting motoristsContinue Reading The post SLCERT warns of new cyber scam targeting motorists appeared first on Newswire.

Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the “Friends” star’s descent into ketamine addiction and injectedContinue Reading The post Matthew Perry’s assistant gets 3 years, 5 months in prison appeared first on…

A major accident was narrowly avoided when a train driver and a wildlife officer acted swiftly to prevent a collisionContinue Reading The post Watch : Train-elephant collision prevented near Habarana appeared first on Newswire.

The suspect wanted in connection with the double murder of an elderly couple in Dikoya, Hatton, is yet to beContinue Reading The post Hatton double murder suspect remains at large after hospital escape: Police appeared first on Newswire.

The Officer‑in‑Charge (OIC) of the Welikada Police Station has been remanded after being arrested on suspicion of soliciting a bribeContinue Reading The post Welikada OIC remanded over alleged bribery demand appeared first on Newswire.