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Sri Lanka Clinches Double Gold in 4x100m Relays at South Asian Athletics Championships
Sri Lanka delivered a dominant performance at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi, India, securing gold medals in both the Men’s and Women’s 4x100m relay events. The Men’s 4x100m relay team sprinted to victory with an impressive time of 39.99 seconds, while moments later, the Women’s 4x100m relay team matched the […]
Man Arrested in Minuwangoda With T-56 Live and Training Ammunition
Police have arrested a 53-year-old suspect during a raid in the Ambagahawatta area of Minuwangoda, recovering eight live T-56 rounds and 15 training ammunition. The operation was conducted by officers from the Gampaha Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau, who subsequently handed over the suspect and the seized ammunition to the Minuwangoda Police Station for further investigations.
Police Seize Illegally Imported Jeep Registered Under Fake Documents in Mirihana
Police have seized an illegally imported jeep during a raid carried out in Mirihana, following an investigation by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division. According to police, the vehicle had been brought into the country without paying customs duty and was registered using forged documents. Investigations revealed that the jeep’s details were fraudulently entered […]
CID Questions Model Piumi Hansamali Over Links to Underworld Figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a two-hour statement from popular model and actress Piumi Hansamali in connection with an ongoing investigation involving underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme.’ The inquiry stems from a photograph discovered on Padme’s mobile phone, which reportedly shows Piumi Hansamali alongside Padme and several other well-known Sri Lankan actresses. Investigators have […]
Headline: Kandy–Colombo Train Services to Resume Tomorrow After Days of Disruption
Train operations along the main line, which were temporarily suspended due to a train derailment and adverse weather conditions, will resume from tomorrow (23), the Department of Railways announced. Accordingly, several trains between Kandy and Colombo Fort will recommence operations starting from 4:30 a.m. tomorrow. The following services will be in operation in the morning: […]
Spa Owners Urge Court to Legalize and Regulate Ayurvedic Treatment Centers
The Sri Lanka Spa Owners’ Association has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, requesting an order directing the Attorney General to expedite the drafting of a bill to legalize and regulate Ayurvedic massage treatment centers across the country. The petition names the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Secretaries to the Ministries […]
Weligama PS Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Attack
Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, widely known as Midigama Lasa, has died after being shot this morning (22) at the Pradeshiya Sabha premises. Police said two unidentified gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire before fleeing the scene. Wickramasekara was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries but later succumbed. He was elected […]
Harin Fernando Appointed UNP Deputy Secretary General for Political Mobilization
The United National Party (UNP) has appointed former Minister Harin Fernando to the newly created post of Deputy Secretary General of Political Mobilization, a key role aimed at strengthening the party’s nationwide outreach. According to party sources, Fernando’s main responsibility will be to unite political parties across Sri Lanka and coordinate a common program of […]