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Former JVP MP and one-time presidential candidate Nandana Gunatilleke has passed away at the age of 64 while receiving treatmentContinue Reading The post Politician Nandana Gunatilake passed away appeared first on Newswire.

Batter Kusal Janith Perera and fast bowler Nuwan Tushara have been dropped from Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the upcomingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka T20 Squad : Two key changes, KJP dropped appeared first on Newswire.

Police have provided an update on the fatal road traffic accident reported around 11.00 p.m. on January 16 near theContinue Reading The post Police provide update on fatal racing motorcycle crash in Horana appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular outlining special arrangements for Muslim publicContinue Reading The post Circular issued to facilitate Ramadan religious activities for…

A dispute over pigeons between two parties in the Meegahawatta area of Peliyagoda this afternoon (18) escalated, resulting in theContinue Reading The post Dispute over pigeons leads to death of 38-year-old appeared first on Newswire.

Two petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a determination that several provisions of the bill presented toContinue Reading The post Abolition of MPs’ pension: Former MPs file petitions at Supreme Court appeared first on…

28-year-old man was shot dead in the Alawwa police area, police said, confirming the killing followed a firearm attack. PoliceContinue Reading The post 28-year-old shot dead in Alawwa appeared first on Newswire.

A bus driver was killed and several others injured in a road accident reported in the Haldummulla police area, policeContinue Reading The post Attempt to close open door leads to fatal bus crash appeared first on Newswire.

A 38-year-old man was killed in a sharp-weapon attack following a personal dispute in the Peliyagoda police area, police said.Continue Reading The post 38-year-old killed in Peliyagoda appeared first on Newswire.

Indonesian rescuers have recovered wreckage from a small plane believed to have crashed with 11 people on board while approachingContinue Reading The post Indonesian plane crash: rescuers find wreckage appeared first on Newswire.