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Water supply to several areas suspended tomorrow
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply to several areas will be suspended tomorrow (29) due to maintenance work at the Ratnapura–Udawalawe Water Treatment Plant. Accordingly, t…
Two brothers killed in motorcycle crash
Two brothers from the same family have died in a motorcycle accident in the Halabandaragama area on the Madampe–Kuliyapitiya Road this morning, while their mother was seriously injured. Police said th…
Legal clarification on music copyright
A strong public discussion has emerged in Sri Lanka in recent days over copyright in musical works and Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) that collect royalties. Some comments made during medi…
8 acquitted in Easter attacks case released from prison
Eight of the nine accused who were acquitted of charges including conspiring to carry out a series of Easter Sunday suicide bomb attacks targeting Christian churches and tourist hotels in Colombo and…
Two killed in Beddagama shooting
CCTV footage showing a gunman arriving in a car and shooting at a moving three-wheeler in the Halpethota area of Beddagama has been released. The footage shows the gunman getting out of the car after…
Bad Weather Affects 15 Districts
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says adverse weather conditions have affected 104 Divisional Secretariat divisions across 15 districts. According to the DMC, between the 19th and 6.00 a.m. today…
Dehiwala Grenade Attack: Two Remanded for 7 Days
Two suspects arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the grenade attack on a house on Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, which resulted in the deaths of two children, have been placed under a seven-d…
New WhatsApp Number for Police Clearance Applications
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp number for the public to make inquiries regarding police clearance applications. The Police Clearance Division at Police Headquarters said the new facili…
Two Retired Female Navy Officers Remanded Over Missing Women Case
Two retired female petty officers of the Sri Lanka Navy, accused of being involved in the abduction and disappearance of two women in Trincomalee during the war, have been remanded until October 05. T…
Public Assistance Sought to Identify Suspect in Galle Face Abuse Case
Police are seeking public assistance to identify and arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the abduction and serious sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl at Galle Face Green in the Fort Police Divi…
Red Warning Issued for Bay of Bengal
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. As of 5:30 a.m. today (23), the…
Police Warn Against Seat Belt Violations on Expressways
Police have warned that strict legal action will be taken against passengers who travel on expressways without wearing seat belts, in violation of road safety regulations. Deputy Inspector General of…
Mattakkuliya Crash: Driver Remanded
The driver arrested in connection with the vehicle accident in the Mattakkuliya area that claimed the lives of three people has been remanded until September 30 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The…
Public Parking Plan Proposed for Nugegoda
Following discussions at the Colombo District Development Committee meeting held last Tuesday (15), Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has instructed officials to prepare a public parking plan to a…
Shortage of Surgical Supplies at Major Hospitals
A shortage of essential surgical supplies, including crepe bandages, has been reported at several major hospitals in Sri Lanka, including the Colombo National Hospital, according to Government Medical…
Two Arrested Over Dehiwala Bomb Attack
Two suspects allegedly linked to the bombing that killed two children sleeping in a house on Kaudana Road, Dehiwala, and seriously injured their father were arrested yesterday (14) by a special police…
Welikada Prison Officer Arrested with Drugs
A prison officer working at Welikada Prison was arrested by prison officials yesterday (14) afternoon for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the prison and was handed over to the Borella Polic…
Police Intensify Checks on Drugged and Drunk Drivers
Police have taken steps to intensify inspections aimed at identifying drivers who operate vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Cont…
Heavy Rain Expected in Several Areas Tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has announced that rainy weather is expected in several parts of the island tomorrow (15) due to atmospheric disturbances in the lower atmosphere near Sri Lanka. Accordin…
Ugandan National Arrested with 90 Cocaine Capsules
A Ugandan national who allegedly arrived in Sri Lanka after swallowing around 90 cocaine capsules worth more than Rs. 50 million has been arrested by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit at…
