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A 25‑year‑old resident of Attidiya has been arrested in connection with two violent crimes, an attempted murder in Dehiwala andContinue Reading The post Suspect in Dehiwala cemetery shooting arrested with drugs appeared first on Newswire.

The Galle Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a welfare shop in Akmeemana after it wasContinue Reading The post Trader fined Rs. 500,000 for selling Keeri Ponni rice above MRP appeared first on Newswire.

Five Sri Lankan players are set to feature in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), representing three franchises. Kusal PereraContinue Reading The post Five Sri Lankan players set for CPL 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

A three‑wheeler driver was reportedly killed this morning when his vehicle collided head‑on with a bus near Gothatuwa town onContinue Reading The post Three‑wheeler driver dies in Kolonnawa Bus accident appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe questioned whether the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is acting to protect a particular group,Continue Reading The post “Is BASL protecting one particular group?” Deputy Minister questions Bar…

Sri Lankan musician Dayan Witharana has appealed to the public to help reunite a patient at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital withContinue Reading The post Musician Dayan Witharana appeals to reunite patient with lost love appeared first on…

Former State Minister Shantha Bandara’s son, Anuda Bandara, along with five other suspects, was today ordered to be released onContinue Reading The post Ex‑minister’s son granted bail in Rs. 20 million robbery case appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds for the sea areas extending from Pottuvil to HambantotaContinue Reading The post Met Department warns of rough seas from Pottuvil to Hambantota appeared first on…

The owner of a leading private tuition class center in Horana has been arrested with 15.250 grams of ICE narcoticsContinue Reading The post Horana tuition center owner arrested with drugs appeared first on Newswire.

All members of the Sri Lanka Athletics Selection Committee have stepped down from their posts, handing over a collective letterContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Athletics Selection Committee members step down appeared first on Newswire.