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‎ A suspect remanded over the recent double murder of an elderly couple in Dikoya had escaped police custody whileContinue Reading The post Dikoya double murder suspect re-arrested after hospital escape appeared first on Newswire.

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed “Donald Trump” because of its blond tuft of hair, has reportedly been sparedContinue Reading The post ‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo headed to Zoo after viral fame saves it appeared first on Newswire.

The prevailing showery condition over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka is expected to continue, according to the Department ofContinue Reading The post About 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a cyber‑threat and extortion email network operating under the name of theContinue Reading The post Police probe cyber threats using IGP’s name appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day today (28) by urging urgent reforms to tackle period poverty andContinue Reading The post Sajith calls for national action on menstrual equity appeared first on Newswire.

A resident of Kalutara South has been reported dead after being shot by unidentified gunmen early this morning (28). AccordingContinue Reading The post Man shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kalutara South appeared first on Newswire.

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the need to add aContinue Reading The post PM Harini calls for compassionate doctors as Expert Committee meets appeared…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today marked the observance of Eid al‑Adha, calling on citizens to embrace the values of peace,Continue Reading The post President urges unity and compassion on Eid al‑Adha appeared first on Newswire.

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…