A foreign man who went for a bath at Mirissa beach under Kottavila police unit was caught in sea stream and was swept away by sea. Deputy Police Inspector Mendis, Police Sergeant 59416 Ajantha, Police Constable 96986 Dissanayaka and Police S Constable 105268 Kahawat who were on the beach at that time, have rescued the foreign person safely. 65 year …
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The President’s Media Division, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, is preparing a National Visual Record on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka and the subsequent recovery and reconstruction process. In this regard, the President’s Media Division invites professional and amateur photographers, as well as members of the general public, to submit photographs for inclusion in …
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Three members of an organized gang who were involved in stealing three-wheelers from various parts of the island including the Mirihana Police Division have been arrested by the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Division. The police have been able to arrest these suspects after a lengthy investigation into a three-wheeler theft reported from the Mirihana area on December 28, 2025. The …
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A team of officers from the Airport Police conducted a raid on a tip-off in the early hours of today, and arrested a foreign national suspect with 2,400 cigarettes illegally imported into the country. The suspect is a 56-year-old Indian national. The Airport Police are conducting further investigations.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport 9BIA) early this morning (12) for a transit stop en route to China following an official visit to South Africa. The Chinese Foreign Minister is scheduled to depart for China later this afternoon.Wang Yi was accompanied by a 17-member delegation and was welcomed by Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and senior …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 January 2026 Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and Hambantota district. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm …
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Investigations have been started on a message received to the Kuchchaveli police station on 2026.01.10 that a boy was killed by electricity in the church area of the Kuchchaveli police domination. The deceased child was 16 years old resident of Kuchchaveli area. The current investigation has revealed that the accident was also electrocuted while trying to save his goat who …
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Investigations have been started on a complaint received at the Galkiriyagama police station on 2025.01.10 that a boy was drowned in a watery attachment in the Uzana area of the Galkiriyagama police station. The deceased child was 12 years old resident of Devahuwa area. The current investigation has been revealed that the deceased child was drowned in this way while …
Continue ReadingThe low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather is further gradually reducing. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Uva, and Eastern provinces. A few showers may occur in the North-western and Central provinces.Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places elsewhere during …
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The owner of a hotel on Marine Drive in Dehiwala has died after being shot earlier this evening, police said. According to police, two individuals consuming alcohol in front of the beachside hotel opened fire on the victim, striking him in the head. Preliminary investigations indicate that the attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The motive for the …
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