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Local News - Sri Lanka

Government Releases List of MPs Who Received Viyathpura Houses at Concessionary Rates

The government has released the list of Members of Parliament who received houses under the Viyathpura Housing Project at concessionary rates. During the 2022 Aragalaya...

Former Moratuwa Mayor Arrested

Former Mayor of Moratuwa, Saman Lal Fernando, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne Further Remanded

Former Navy Commander (Retired Admiral) Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was previously taken into custody, has been further remanded until September 24 by the Polgahawela Magistrate’s...

No-Confidence Motion to Be Brought Against Speaker

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is preparing to present a no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, according to SJB General Secretary and Member of...

73 Sri Lankan Pilgrims in Lumbini to Be Repatriated

A group of 73 Sri Lankan pilgrims who had travelled to Lumbini, Nepal, via India are scheduled to be repatriated, according to the Ministry...

Owner of Bus Involved in Ella Accident Arrested

The owner of the bus involved in the recent accident along the Ella–Wellawaya main road has been taken into custody by Ella Police for...

Report on Chemicals Suspected to be Used in Ice Production to be Released in Two Days

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board has announced that the investigation report on a stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production...

Driver’s Negligence Identified as Cause of Fatal Ella Bus Accident

Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic, Indika Hapugoda, revealed today (08) that the fatal bus accident which occurred on September 4...

Court Orders “Harak Kata” to Remain in Detention Until Trial Concludes

The Attorney General today (08) informed the Colombo High Court that Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias “Harak Kata,” a notorious drug trafficker accused of conspiring...

Former MP Nimal Lanza Released on Bail

Former Member of Parliament Nimal Lanza, who was in remand custody, has been released on bail. He was arrested recently by the Kochchikade Police in...

Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Against Deshabandu Tennakoon’s Appointment as IGP

The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for February...

Suspected Chemical Used for Ice Production Found in Kadawatha Residence

A stock of chemicals similar to those reportedly used in the production of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” was discovered in a house...

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