Police open fire at lorry in Kilinochchi after driver ignores orders
Police fired shots at a lorry in Tharmapuram, Kilinochchi after the driver ignored their commands. Early today (01), police set up a roadblock to stop...
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Four arrested for assaulting police officers during drug raid in Maha Oya
Four people were arrested by the Maha Oya Police for attacking police officers during a drug raid. The police reported that a group of officers from t...
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Man nabbed for stealing mobile phone of Russian woman in Unawatuna
A man has been caught for taking a mobile phone valued at almost Rs. 300,000 from a Russian woman in Unawatuna. The Unawatuna Tourist Police made the ...
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Body of newborn found floating in Nuwara Eliya Gregory Lake
The body of a newborn baby was discovered floating in Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya today (01), as reported by the Nuwara Eliya Police. The finding fol...
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Five injured in road accident in Anuradhapura
Five people were injured in a road accident at the Galkulama police road barrier in Anuradhapura this morning, according to police reports. The Thirap...
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Duo arrested with over 5kg of heroin in Bentota
Two people have been apprehended in Bentota for having more than 5 kilograms of heroin. The arrest took place during a special operation conducted by ...
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14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala
Mawathagama Police have taken 14 people into custody for their involvement in the theft of a valuable Buddha statue from a temple in Kahapathwala. The...
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Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
Two individuals have been taken into custody by the Western Province South Crime Division for their involvement in two shootings in Dehiwala and Kohuw...
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Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions occurred in Iran, with the government denying that a military leader was attacked, as regional tensions rise. The first explosion took ...
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Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
In northeastern Nigeria, armed extremists killed many people in two separate attacks earlier this week, according to security officials on Saturday. G...
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3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale was detected in the waters near Mullaitivu, according to the Geological Survey and Min...
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Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept
Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public that trains on the Coastal Line, running between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte stations, could be delayed by ...
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Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has increased to 49, according to Basarnas, the main rescue agency, which reported t...
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Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight senior police officers have been reassigned immediately, pending approval from the National Police Commission (NPC). This group includes two Dep...
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Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has urged citizens living in the country to stay alert due to increasing security concerns in the Middle East. Nimal ...
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UN risks imminent financial collapse , secretary general warns
The United Nations is in danger of facing “imminent financial collapse” because member countries are not paying their dues, according to the organ...
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Father kills teenage daughter with sharp weapon over mobile phone dispute
A father allegedly killed his 14-year-old daughter with a sharp weapon after a fight about a mobile phone last night (30), according to police reports...
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Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and ammunition
A man was arrested for having a foreign-made gun and two live bullets. He has been ordered to be held until 12 February 2026, as directed by the Watta...
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Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January 2026
Inflation in Colombo increased to 2.3% in January 2026, rising from 2.1% in December 2025. This information comes from the Department of Census and St...
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Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow
The updating of electoral registers will start again tomorrow, on the 31st. However, Grama Niladhari officers will not be going to every home for this...
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Two nabbed for selling narcotic pills under the guise of a pharmacy
Polgahawela Police have taken two people into custody for allegedly running a secret network to sell narcotic pills while pretending to operate a phar...
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SOC urges expedited compensation and detailed reports on impact of Cyclone Ditwah
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Environment, Agriculture, and Resource Sustainability discussed the effects of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ on Sri L...
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Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by about Rs. 20,000 due to a slight drop in global gold prices. This morning, on the 30th, the price of a 22-cara...
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