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Local News - Sri Lanka

Suspected Gunman in the Murder of Dan Priyasad Arrested

The suspected gunman involved in the killing of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested in the Ranwala area of Kegalle. According to reports, three...

Shasheendra Rajapaksa Further Remanded Until September 22

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (19) ordered the further remand of former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa until next Monday (22). The case was postponed until...

“Ali Roshan” Sentenced to 15 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar has sentenced Samarappulige Niraj Roshan, popularly known as “Ali Roshan,” to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found...

Landslide Early Warning Issued for Several Areas

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued an early landslide warning for several areas. The warning is effective from 10:00 a.m. today (19) until...

Global Cricketing Community Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Dunith’s Father

Cricketers from around the world have expressed their condolences following the sudden demise of the beloved father of young Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage. Former...

Court Orders Release of Gold Belonging to ‘Midigama Ruwan’ to CID

Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara today (18) ordered that gold items valued at over 11 million rupees, seized from Jayasekara Withanage Ruwan Chamara—also known...

Attorney General Informs Court on Hemasiri and Pujith Case

The Attorney General today (18) informed the Colombo High Court that a request has been submitted to the Chief Justice to appoint a new...

Sri Lanka’s Third Nano-Satellite to Be Deployed into Orbit Tomorrow

Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite, developed with the technical contribution of Sri Lankan engineers, is scheduled to be deployed into orbit tomorrow (19). Named BIRDS-X DRAGONFLY,...

Date Set for Diyawadana Nilame Election at Sri Dalada Maligawa

The election to appoint the next Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy will be held on November 7...

Bako Saman’s Wife Further Remanded

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of Bako Saman, who is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of...

Thushitha Halloluwa Granted Bail

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Thushitha Halloluwa, a former Director of the National Lotteries Board, who had been...

Sri Lanka’s Passport Drops in Global Rankings

According to global rankings, Sri Lanka’s passport has slipped by one position in 2025. In the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Sri Lanka is ranked 97th,...

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