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Crime Suspect arrested with T-56 firearm and ammunition in Batapola
A suspect has been detained for having a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines, and 45 rounds of ammunition. This arrest was carried out by officers from the…
Politics Annual budget of Galle MC presented by NPP defeated
The annual budget for the Galle Municipal Council, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), was rejected today (15) by a majority vote. The council has 36…
Politics Brake defect in ex-Speaker Asoka Ranwala s vehicle detected during inspection – Police
A problem with the braking system has been found in the vehicle of former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) MP Asoka Ranwala, which was involved in an…
Crime Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, suspect arrested
On Monday, December 15, Japanese police announced the arrest of a man linked to the stabbing of two individuals at an entertainment venue in Fukuoka, where the…
General Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province
Special police measures are in place in urban areas and places of worship ahead of the festive season, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant…
Crime 6 including 2 women arrested for illegal excavations in Puthukudiyiruppu
Six people, including two women, were arrested for allegedly digging in a land area in Devi Puram, located in Puthukudiyiruppu, looking for artifacts. During…
Education School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
A tragic bus accident in northern Colombia resulted in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuries to 20 others. This incident occurred when a bus, which was…
Weather Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road reopens after 18-day closure
The main road from Nawalapitiya to Kandy has reopened to vehicles today, the 15th, after being closed for 18 days due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. Workers…
Travel Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney s Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
A bystander has been called a hero after he was filmed tackling and disarming an armed man during a shooting that left 12 people dead at a Jewish holiday event…
General Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control
A leak occurred early today (14) at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port due to an explosion, but it has since been controlled. The leak lasted around 20…
Crime Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested
Police have arrested the wife of Anura Pushpakumara, known as “Batu Meeya,” in connection with the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, who was the Chairman of…
Weather Showery conditions expected to enhance to some extent from tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has announced that an Easterly wave will lead to increased rain across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, the 16th. Areas such as the…
Crime Father and son behind Bondi Hanukkah festival shooting that killed 15, Australian police say
Australian police announced on Monday that a father and son were the alleged shooters responsible for the deaths of 15 people during a Jewish festival at Bondi…
Crime Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with over 21kg of Kush
A 34-year-old man, known for large- scale drug trafficking, was arrested in Wattala by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), according to police reports. Officers…
Education Schools to reopen tomorrow, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
Schools across Sri Lanka that were closed due to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah are set to reopen tomorrow, on the 16th. The Ministry of Education will meet…
Politics School students permitted to use November SLTB season tickets during December
Schoolchildren in Sri Lanka can use their November SLTB season tickets to ride buses this month. Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena…
Politics Over 20,000 families still sheltered in relief centres following Cyclone Ditwah – DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has announced that more than 20,000 families affected by Cyclone Ditwah are still living in relief centres. Currently,…
Security Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of collusion with foreign forces
On Monday, Hong Kong’s High Court declared that Jimmy Lai, a tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, is guilty of collusion with foreign forces, according to a…
Development 36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
According to the Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka, 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling.…
Politics Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas
The Land Commissioner General’s Department (LCGD) in Sri Lanka is starting a survey of areas hit by Cyclone Ditwah, focusing on those affected by landslides.…
Politics Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump s ceasefire claim
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to continue military operations along the disputed border with Cambodia. This announcement came on…
General Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disaster. In…
General Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report
Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members on…
Politics Steps underway to promptly reopen Hakgala Botanical Garden
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody recently visited the Hakgala Botanical Garden to oversee efforts for its quick reopening. The garden has been…