Highlight, Local News, Politics
October 10, 2025
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SJB to Join Hands with UNP for Joint Political Activities

The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has officially decided to collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) in future political activities. The decision was made during a meeting held yesterday at the SJB headquarters, where party leaders discussed strategies for political cooperation between the two parties. A special coordination committee, headed by […]

Local News, Politics
October 10, 2025
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Wimal Weerawansa Accuses Police of Editing and Misrepresenting His Statement on ‘Beliatte Sana’ Case

National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has accused the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit of deliberately editing and distorting the statement he provided on October 9, regarding his earlier comments about the arrest of a suspect known as “Beliatte Sana” or “Puwakdandawa Sana.” Addressing the media today (October 10), Weerawansa claimed […]

Highlight, Local News
October 09, 2025
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CID Freezes 13 Bank Accounts Linked to Backhoe Saman’s Wife

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that 13 bank accounts belonging to Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of notorious underworld figure Backhoe Saman, and her close family associates have been frozen as part of an ongoing investigation into serious criminal offenses. The case was taken up before Chief Magistrate Asanka […]

Local News, Politics
October 09, 2025
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Wimal Weerawansa Records Statement Over Beliatta Sana Drug Trafficking Case

National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa appeared before the Tangalle Crimes Investigation Division today to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation into a major drug trafficking case involving a suspect known as Beliatta Sana. Weerawansa had been summoned to appear on October 6 in connection with a public statement he made concerning the suspect’s […]

Local News
October 05, 2025
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Gunman in Panchikawatte Shooting Arrested in Maradana with ‘Ice’ in Possession

A suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in the Panchikawatte area of Maradana has been arrested by officers of the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. The arrest took place yesterday (04) on Abeysingharama Road, within the Maradana Police Division, following a tip-off received by the bureau. Police recovered 22 grams […]

Local News
October 05, 2025
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Three Dead, Three Injured in Fatal Lorry–Bus Crash in Narammala

Three people lost their lives and three others were injured in a tragic collision between a lorry and a bus in Narammala town along the Narammala–Kurunegala main road, police confirmed. The injured victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment, while Narammala Police have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the accident.

Local News, World News
October 01, 2025
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U.S. Embassy Scales Back Social Media Updates Amid Washington Shutdown

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, along with U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, announced that their official social media platforms will see limited updates during the ongoing federal government shutdown in Washington. Only urgent safety and security information will be posted. Despite the funding lapse, the Embassy clarified that passport and visa services in […]