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Local News - Sri Lanka

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...

UN Human Rights Council’s 60th Session Begins in Geneva TodaY

The 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is scheduled to commence today (08) in Geneva. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,...

“Kala Wewa Back to Elephants” Project Successfully Concluded Over Three Days

The “Kala Wewa Back to Elephants” project, organized in line with the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, was successfully carried out over the past three...

Chemmani Mass Graves: 239 Human Skeletons Recovered So Far

The second phase of excavations at the Chemmani mass grave site concluded yesterday (6). With this, a total of 239 complete human skeletons have been...

Police Warn of Fraudulent Messages Promising Bank Rewards

The police have issued a warning about a fraudulent message currently circulating on social media, claiming that banks are offering rewards. Authorities stated that the...

Stricter Law Enforcement on Vehicles with Hazardous Modifications from Tomorrow

State Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena announced that stricter legal action will be enforced from tomorrow (08) against vehicles operating with dangerous modifications. In...

Stock of Suspected Chemicals for Ice Drug Production Seized in Tangalle

A stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”) was discovered this morning (07) on a property in...

Mineral Transportation Suspended During School Hours

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) announced that mineral transportation activities will be suspended during specific hours on school days. Accordingly, the suspension will...

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