Officers of Borella police station investigated a house in Borella, Mihidusenpura area on yesterday (26) afternoon and arrested a suspect with 490 grams of heroin, 300 grams of marijuana and 101 grams of marijuana. She, who is 65, has been identified as a resident of the Dematagoda area and is investigating by the Borella police station to arrest other suspects …
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The Police Special Task Force is prohibited to use in the prison which was found and arrested by the immediate investigation sessions conducted repeatedly at the Boosa Prison from January 01 2025 to December 26, 2025. The amount of property is as follows. 113 mobile phones, Phone charges (Chargers – 110), 159 sim cards, memory chips (Memory cards) – 2, …
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Former Minister Douglas Dewananda (26) has been arrested by the same department in connection with the investigation conducted by the murder investigation department. The arrest has been made in connection with an investigation related to finding a pistol type firearm that was legally issued to Mr. A by the Armed Forces hidden in a scene near a bokku in 2019, …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 December 2025 A few showers may occur in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara and Kaluthara districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places. Fairly strong …
Continue ReadingA motorbike running towards Matugama from Aluthgama and a Bolero cab coming from the opposite direction collided face to face near the 05 pole junction of Aluthgama Mathugama road on yesterday (25 The motorbike rider, the later rider and a 3-year-old girl injured in the accident has died as the girl was admitted to Darga city hospital. The other two …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paying his final respects to the remains of the late veteran actor Kalashoori Sathischandra Edirisinghe at his residence in Kelaniya yesterday morning (25). The President also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and several others were present on the occasion.
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Christians around the world joyfully commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with deep devotion today (25), marking the sacred celebration of Christmas. This year, the people of Sri Lanka observe Christmas at a decisive moment in our national journey, having faced an extremely challenging natural disaster as a nation and while striving with determination to overcome its hardships and rise …
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Australian Governor-General, Her Excellency Samantha Joy Mostyn, met with His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (08) at the Presidential Secretariat, where the two parties held bilateral discussions. During the meeting, lengthy discussions were held on strengthening the more than 75-year-old friendship between Australia and Sri Lanka and expanding areas of cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries. …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India later this year, and the dates are currently being finalised. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval confirmed this during his visit to Moscow on Thursday. During his meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, Doval said New Delhi is “excited and delighted” about the upcoming engagement. He also described the past India-Russia summits …
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In a sharp statement, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi labelled the move a violation of international law and a serious threat to global trade stability. The condemnation comes in response to Trump’s announcement of a second wave of 25% tariffs on Indian goods, raising total import duties to 50% . Moscow: China has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent …
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