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The Criminal Investigation Department has recovered a foreign-manufactured pistol and a large cache of ammunition following information obtained from aContinue Reading The post Pistol, ammunition recovered after questioning Kehelbaddara…

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has stated that he had formally requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP)Continue Reading The post Mujibur Rahman seeks Police protection appeared first on Newswire.

China has pledged its full support to Sri Lanka’s economic and social recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading The post China pledges full support for Sri Lanka’s recovery appeared first on Newswire.

Investigations have been launched by officials of the Anuradhapura Range regarding a video showing a man setting fire to anContinue Reading The post Probe launched after elephant set on fire dies in Mihintale appeared first on Newswire.

Wildlife officers from the Panama Range Office conducted a raid in the Radella area yesterday (16), during which the ownerContinue Reading The post Hotel owner arrested after Owl, tusks and antlers seized in wildlife raid appeared first on…

The Presidential Secretariat has issued a statement clarifying that a news item circulating on social media under the title “RapidContinue Reading The post Presidential Secretariat warns public of fake hotline for Grama Niladhari complaints…

A Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion will be presented to Parliament tomorrow (18 Dec) to restore the livelihoods ofContinue Reading The post Parliament to debate Rs. 500Bn Supplementary Estimate for disaster relief appeared first on…

Two remand prisoners at the Galle Prison were taken into custody today (17) at noon after attempting to escape, withContinue Reading The post Shots fired as Galle inmates’ escape plan foiled appeared first on Newswire.

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), together with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and activists, has expressed serious concern over the continuedContinue Reading The post No Auditor General for 8 months : Govt questioned…

A 33‑year‑old woman and her 2‑year‑old son from Dehiattakandiya died following a head‑on collision between a passenger bus and aContinue Reading The post Mother and toddler killed in three-wheeler–bus collision appeared first on Newswire.