Dubai Police seize 408 scooters, e-bikes and bicycles in Naif safety campaign
Dubai Police have seized 408 electric scooters, e-bikes and bicycles during a road safety campaign targeting unsafe riding practices in the Gold Souk area,…
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Scientists puzzled as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina
The leading hypothesis is that the whale calves are suffering infections from marine bacteria that can enter their bodies through injuries inflicted by kelp…
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Sri Lanka must rethink plastics before waste crisis deepens, says OUSL Vice Chancellor
Sri Lanka’s plastic problem can no longer be treated simply as a waste-disposal issue, with the country facing mounting pressure on its coastal environment,…
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NPC warns catastrophic impact of Anojan death sentence and Thileepan removal by state
The National Peace Council (NPC) said that the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan citizen Sivarasa Anojan in Saudi Arabia and the removal of the Thileepan…
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Embassy of Korea in Sri Lanka celebrates Korea’s National Foundation Day and 49 years of bilateral ties
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka hosted a grand celebration at Shangri-La, Colombo to mark Korea’s 4,359th National Foundation Day. This…
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Nine Indian poachers brought to KKS with their boat
Nine Indian fishermen and their fishing boat taken into custody by the Navy on 3 October for engaging in illegal fishing south of Delft Island, Jaffna, were…
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Geneva takes up Sallay’s case and govt. ignores opportunity to answer accusations
The government has chosen not to respond to questions raised by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) regarding the detention of retired Maj. Gen.…
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Lawyer lodges complaint against Govt. Printer, Media Ministry Secy.
A complaint has been lodged with the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau against the Government Printer and the Secretary to the Ministry of Media regarding the…
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Section of wartime KKS High Security Zone vacated to facilitate economic development in the area
The Army, last week, vacated an area, within the wartime high security zone in the Jaffna peninsula. The Defence Ministry said that an extent of 187.56 acres…
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Doctor assault case: Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre surrenders before Thane trial court
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three associates surrender in Thane court after SC cancels bail in a doctor assault case.
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Fire destroys abandoned mental health hospital building near Hobart
Millbrook Rise opened in 1934, initially to provide care to those returning from war. The original building has been abandoned for several years.
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Massive turnout marks successful conclusion of 2026 Colombo Book Fair
The 2026 Colombo International Book Fair concluded on Sunday at the BMICH after a successful 10-day run that attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors from…
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CAA intensifies action against sale of bread below the prescribed weight
The Consumer Affairs Authority has initiated an island-wide inspection drive targeting bakeries and retail shops selling bread below legal weight limits.…
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Prison authorities ordered to ensure Gnanasara Thero's safety
The Colombo Additional Magistrate ordered prison authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero after he was…
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Sri Lankan delegation to seek appeal in Anojan death sentence case
A five-member Sri Lankan official delegation will travel to Saudi Arabia to pursue legal avenues for appealing the death sentence handed to Sri Lankan national…
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Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
Australian federal authorities have launched a formal inquiry into domestic connections associated with a Flydubai co-pilot who reportedly attempted to hijack…
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Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for October
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it will not revise domestic liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinder prices for October 2026. As a result, consumers…
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District anti-trafficking forums to strengthen response to human trafficking
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has outlined plans to establish District Anti-Trafficking Forums across the island to reinforce…
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Rare tornado rips through Australia town
A rare tornado struck an Australian town, generating destructive winds that sent outdoor furniture airborne and damaged local property. Passers-by looked on in…
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Woman arrested with over 500g of 'Ice' in Kotahena
A woman has been taken into police custody in the Madampitiya area of Kotahena with over 500 grams of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'). The arrest was carried…
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Four including two women killed in separate road accidents across Sri Lanka
Police reported four fatalities resulting from several traffic collisions across the island within the past 24 hours. The victims include two women who…
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