Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala

2026-02-16   |   General

Police in Wattala have seized a parcel that contained live ammunition. This incident occurred in the Gaala Junction area during an operation that foll...

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Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts

2026-02-13   |   General

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has released early warnings about possible landslides in several areas across two districts in the ...

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Woman killed, 3 injured after elephant rampage in Valaichchenai

2026-02-13   |   General

A woman was killed and three others were hurt after a wild elephant charged into Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa this morning. Two wild elephants cam...

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Low-pressure area likely to form over southeastern Bay of Bengal – Met. Dept

2026-02-13   |   General

The Meteorology Department announced that a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around February 15. This info...

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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in parts of the island today

2026-02-13   |   General

Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that showers will happen in the Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Ha...

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Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone

2026-02-12   |   General

Sri Lanka Police has issued a warning about the increasing number of reports regarding lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones at police stations ac...

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Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital s mortuary lacks space

2026-02-12   |   General

The Tangalle Base Hospital's mortuary is currently dealing with a serious lack of space. As a result, hospital staff have had to place deceased indivi...

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At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan s River Nile

2026-02-12   |   General

At least 21 individuals have lost their lives after a passenger boat sank in the River Nile state of northern Sudan, according to a medical organizati...

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Police urge public cooperation to curb crime, drug trafficking and corruption

2026-02-12   |   General

Sri Lanka Police are launching a nationwide effort to completely eliminate the rising issue of drug trafficking in the country. The Police Media Divis...

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Police warn of circulation of emails using name of CID Director

2026-02-12   |   General

Authorities have reported that someone is sending out fake emails that pretend to be from Shani Abeysekara, the Director of the Criminal Investigation...

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Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school

2026-02-12   |   General

Three students, all 16 years old, were injured when a boundary wall at C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella fell down earlier today, October 12, accor...

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Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light

2026-02-12   |   General

Indonesia has made it illegal to offer elephant rides across the country, ending a popular tourist activity that has been part of the landscape for ma...

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Standing up for Buddhism and Maha Sangha is not racism – Namal

2026-02-12   |   General

Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and a Member of Parliament, expressed that supporting Buddhism, the ...

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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in some areas today

2026-02-12   |   General

Today, on the 12th, the Department of Meteorology announced that showers will occur in the Central, Uva, Eastern, and North-central provinces, as well...

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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Canada mass shooting

2026-02-12   |   General

An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a tragic shooting that resulted in eight deaths and many injuries in British Columbia, Canada. Th...

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Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 600,000 in four months from merchant vessel security operations

2026-02-12   |   General

The Sri Lanka Navy has earned almost US$ 600,000 in foreign currency over four months by providing security for international merchant ships. Rear Adm...

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Narcotics, firearm and forged number plates seized following interrogation of female suspect

2026-02-12   |   General

Officers from the Mount Lavinia Police have discovered a stash of drugs, a firearm, and fake vehicle number plates after questioning a female suspect....

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SJB MPs file bribery complaint against Speaker s Private Secretary

2026-02-11   |   General

A group of Members of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) filed a complaint today (11) with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of ...

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12 sentenced to death over ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala s murder

2026-02-11   |   General

Twelve people have received death sentences for the murder of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his securit...

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Walk for Peace- Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey

2026-02-11   |   General

A group of Buddhist monks carrying a message of peace arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after completing a 15-week journey from Texas, walking 2...

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Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others granted bail

2026-02-11   |   General

The Trincomalee High Court has granted bail to four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other individuals. On Febru...

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UK sees sharp drop in int l postgraduate students, enrollments from Sri Lanka down 36%

2026-02-11   |   General

New information from the UK’s Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) reveals a significant change in the pattern of international students. The n...

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Plane carrying 55 passengers crashes into Indian Ocean just moments after take-off

2026-02-11   |   General

A plane with 55 people on board crashed into the Indian Ocean shortly after taking off from Aden Adde International Airport. A bystander captured vide...

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Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow

2026-02-11   |   General

The dry weather that has been affecting Sri Lanka is set to change starting tomorrow, December 12. Most areas will see mainly clear skies, with only a...

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Trinco Buddha statue incident- Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others to be produced in court

2026-02-11   |   General

Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other people, are set to appear in front of the Trincomalee Magistrate’s...

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