Two Sri Lankan fishing vessels seized by Maldivian Coast Guard after foreign intelligence tip
Two fishing boats from Sri Lanka were captured near Kelaa in Haa Alifu Atoll yesterday. This action was taken by the Maldives National Defence Force (...
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Flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for the next 48 hours for many low-lying areas near the Mahaweli River Basin. This alert comes af...
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53-year-old man stabbed to death in Kotahena
A 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed this evening (18) in the 6th Lane area of Kotahena, according to police reports. The Kotahena Police stated that...
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Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
Seven individuals lost their lives on Thursday when a Cessna 550 business jet crashed in Statesville, North Carolina. Among the deceased is former NAS...
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Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader
Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of a prominent leader of the youth movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sh...
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Suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder released on bail
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama has granted bail to a suspect involved in the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, k...
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IOM appeals for $7.3 million to support cyclone-affected communities in Sri Lanka
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has requested USD 7.3 million to help over 100,000 individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri La...
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Delhi restricts vehicles, office attendance in bid to curb pollution
Delhi's authorities announced strict new rules on Wednesday to fight pollution. These rules include banning vehicles that do not meet the latest emiss...
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