Three arrested over Baddegama shooting; heroin and car seized
Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting targeting a group travelling in a three-wheeler in
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Arrest Warrant Issued Against Cricketer Chamika Karunaratne
Colombo Additional Magistrate Kasun Kanchana Dasanayake has ordered the arrest and production before court of cricketer Chamika Karunaratne after he failed to…
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16-Year-Old Sri Lankan-Origin Student Dies in North London Road Collision
Sixteen-year-old Melissa Premaratne, a Sri Lankan-origin student at Highgate School, has died after being struck by a car while on her way to school in north…
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Two killed in Baddegama shooting
Two people were killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a three-wheeler in the Halpathota area of Baddegama, yesterday morning, police said. The…
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Navy seizes Rs. 1.5 bn drug haul off northern coast
The Navy has seized nearly 81 kilos of narcotics with a street value of Rs. 1.5 billion, during a special operation off the Kusumanthurai coast in Mathagal, in…
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Two Chinese nationals arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes at BIA
Customs and police officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested two Chinese nationals for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of foreign…
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18-year-old arrested with nearly 3kg of heroin in Tangalle
An 18-year-old suspect was apprehended with approximately three kilograms of heroin during a raid in Palapotha, Tangalle. Police carried out the operation…
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15 Northern Province divisional secretariats recognised for service excellence
Fifteen Divisional Secretariats across the Northern Province have been commended for outstanding performance in managing President's Fund applications. The…
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Sajith calls for urgent plan to tackle climate disasters
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stressed the urgent need to formulate a national roadmap to combat extreme weather and climate disasters. He called for…
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Nine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cash
Jaffna Police arrested nine suspects, including a woman, after intercepting a vehicle transporting sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash. Authorities are…
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Landslide warnings remain in effect across seven districts
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has maintained landslide warnings across seven districts due to continuous heavy rainfall. Residents living…
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Police probe 'Loku Patty' link in deadly Baddegama shooting
Sri Lanka Police are investigating possible links to imprisoned drug trafficker 'Loku Patty' following a deadly shooting incident targeting a three-wheeler in…
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