Loku Patty's brother succumbs to injuries following shooting
The younger brother of underworld figure 'Loku Patty' has died after succumbing to critical injuries sustained in a shooting incident in Ahungalla. Police have…
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Transfers of several high-ranking police officers including SDIG cancelled
The National Police Commission has cancelled the scheduled transfers of Senior DIG Ranmal Kodituwakku and Police Narcotics Bureau DIG Ashoka Dharmasena with…
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Iranian oil tankers stranded off Sri Lanka amid US sanctions pressure
Around 20 Iranian and Iran-linked crude oil tankers have been left stranded approximately 15 miles off Sri Lanka's southwestern coastline amid heightened…
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Underworld figure 'Loku Patty's brother critically injured in shooting
The younger brother of organized criminal figure 'Loku Patty' was critically injured in a shooting carried out in the Welikanda area of Ahungalla. Police…
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Rs. 7.7 Bn Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan submitted to India for financial assistance
A draft proposal for the Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan, initially estimated to cost Rs. 7.7 billion, has been submitted
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21 year old remanded over alleged WhatsApp threats to bomb major religious sites
A 21-year-old man from Ibbagamuwa has been remanded over allegations that he circulated WhatsApp messages threatening bomb attacks on
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Suspect arrested in Kalpitiya with 20 rare sea shells
A suspect attempting to sell 20 rare sea shells was arrested in Kalpitiya town today (1) in a raid conducted
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Child labour fine for hazardous work increased from Rs.10,000 to Rs. 100,000
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that ensuring children’s emotional security, mental well-being and self-confidence is important in the face
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Loku Patty’s brother shot near home in Ahungalla
The younger brother of alleged underworld figure Loku Patty has been seriously injured in a shooting in the Welikanda area
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‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 13 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces and the
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28 Sri Lankan minority youth undergo leadership training in India
A delegation of 28 minority youths from diverse backgrounds across Sri Lanka participated in a five day training programme on
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Diesel costs Rs. 528, sold at Rs. 392: CPC Chairman
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says the latest increase in domestic fuel prices was mainly driven by a sharp rise
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Air Force promotes world record holder Dulith Dassanayake to Sergeant
The Sri Lanka Air Force has granted a special promotion to Dulith Dassanayake, who secured a gold medal and established
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Civil Society Activists Inspect Miracle Dome City Site Amid Environmental Concerns
Civil society activists visited the proposed Miracle Dome City project in Katunayake to examine environmental concerns raised on social media. Following the…
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57 officers of tri-forces receive ‘Vishishta Seva Vibhushana’ medals
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the Vishishta Seva Vibhushana medals to 57 serving and retired senior officers of Sri Lanka’s Army, Navy and Air…
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Sri Lanka and Australia continue strategic maritime dialogue
The Sixth Round of the Senior Officials Talks and the Fourth Round of the Strategic Maritime Dialogue between Sri Lanka and Australia concluded in Colombo on…
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Rs. 40 million in bail money furnished by Aravinda de Silva and wife forfeited
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara ordered the forfeiture of Rs. 40 million deposited as bail by former cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife. The…
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Justice Minister presents appointments to 17 new translators
The Department of Official Languages presented appointment letters to 17 newly recruited translators during its International Translation Day ceremony held
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“Most cases are from 2015” – CIABOC DG explains why old cases are being pursued
Addressing concerns over the prioritization of corruption inquiries, Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption