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December 24, 2025
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T-56 Assault Rifle Recovered from Abandoned Vehicle in Ragama

Police in Kadawatha have recovered a T-56 assault rifle along with two magazines from an abandoned vehicle found in a deserted area of the Pahalahwatta locality in Ragama. The weapon was discovered following a tip-off received by Kadawatha Police, prompting officers to conduct a search of the area. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle had […]

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December 24, 2025
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Sampath Manamperi Remanded in Custody Until March 26

Sampath Manamperi has been ordered to remain in detention until March 26 next year after being produced before Walasmulla Magistrate Malsha Kodithuwakku today. He is currently in the custody of the Western Province North Crimes Investigation Division, following his arrest in connection with the possession of two containers containing crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice.” […]

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December 23, 2025
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Jaishankar Conveys PM Modi’s Message of Support to President AKD

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (23), conveying a message of solidarity and goodwill from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking after the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar said India’s assistance builds on its role as a first responder under Operation Sagar Bandhu, through which emergency relief was […]

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December 23, 2025
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ndian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Wraps Up Sri Lanka Visit

India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka, which focused largely on post-disaster recovery following Cyclone Ditwah. During the visit, which began yesterday (22), Minister Jaishankar held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on ongoing restoration and relief efforts in areas […]

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December 23, 2025
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Multi-Day Fishing Vessel Intercepted in Deep South Seas

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi-day fishing boat suspected of involvement in drug trafficking during a special operation carried out in the deep southern waters. Naval sources said the interception followed an intelligence-led maritime operation conducted south of Sri Lanka. The vessel has since been taken into naval custody and is being […]

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December 23, 2025
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Rs. 25,000 Disaster Relief Payments to Be Completed by Next Week – Cabinet Spokesperson

The government expects to complete the disbursement of the Rs. 25,000 allowance allocated for cleaning homes damaged by recent disasters by next week. Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the distribution of disaster relief payments is in its final stages across most affected areas, with only a small number of regions remaining […]

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December 22, 2025
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Northern Railway Line Restored After 24-Day Disruption Caused by Cyclone Ditwah

Train services on the Northern Railway Line between Kankesanthurai and Anuradhapura resumed today after being suspended for 24 days due to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The services were halted from November 27 following severe flooding that impacted rail infrastructure along the route. Operations officially recommenced at 6.00 a.m. today, with the departure of the […]

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December 22, 2025
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Two Sri Lankans Nabbed at BIA with Rs. 32 Million Worth of Gems

Two Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle gemstones valued at approximately Rs. 32 million out of the country. The suspects were apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs officers during an inspection at the airport’s Departure Terminal. Customs officials said the individuals were attempting to […]

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December 22, 2025
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Police Constable Arrested After Dispute Involving NPP MP

A police constable attached to the Suriyakanda Police has been arrested following an altercation with National People’s Power (NPP) Ratnapura District Member of Parliament Shantha Padma Kumara. Police said the arrest was made on charges of wrongful restraint and use of criminal force. MP Shantha Padma Kumara had filed a complaint with the Kolonna Police, […]

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December 15, 2025
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President Chairs 16th Meeting of National Council for Disaster Management

The 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Management was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the meeting, a Cabinet Memorandum was presented regarding the establishment of a National Integrated Disaster Management Mechanism and proposed amendments to the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. […]