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A shooting incident was reported around 2:35 a.m. yesterday (Jan. 25) near a music academy located on R.A. De MelContinue Reading The post More details revealed on yesterday’s shooting in Colpetty appeared first on Newswire.

A suspect was arrested with over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) worth more than Rs. 30 million during aContinue Reading The post Over Rs. 30 Mn worth ‘ICE’ seized in Bambalapitiya appeared first on Newswire.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 173 people remain missing in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the highestContinue Reading The post 173 still missing after Cyclone Ditwah : DMC appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has dismissed England captain Harry Brook’s criticism of the pitch used for the second ODI,Continue Reading The post No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks appeared…

The Department of Railways has commenced simulator-based training for newly appointed train drivers, using a new facility established at theContinue Reading The post New simulator training facility in Ratmalana for train drivers appeared…

Airports across parts of Asia have tightened health surveillance and travel screening after a cluster of Nipah virus cases wasContinue Reading The post Asian Airports tighten screening after Nipah virus cases reported in India appeared…

Plans to develop a coastal promenade with viewing points from the Matara Rest House area to the Nilwala River estuaryContinue Reading The post New coastal promenade project considered for Matara appeared first on Newswire.

The Governor of the Western Province and Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, went live today on ChannelContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka positioned as South Asia gateway in CNA interview by WP Governor…

Afghanistan suffered their first defeat in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup losing against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka wonContinue Reading The post ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.

Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, followingContinue Reading The post 6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded appeared…