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  • Over 23 suspects arrested, 114 army uniforms seized in Kurunegala
    Police and STF personnel detected 114 army uniforms and arrested over 23 suspects on May 6 in Kurunegala.Over 262 CDs with lectures of terrorist leaders were detected as well. A woman selling fruits...
  • Five hundred and thirteen suspects arrested
    The police, the Special Task Force (STF), and the army arrested 513 suspects with possible links to the Islamic extremists responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks in search operations conducted...
  • Security at temples increased
    The chief incumbents in the Kurunegala District have increased security at their respective temples and monasteries following warnings from the government of possible terror attacks, Senior...
  • Three suspects arrested with 11 swords
    Giriulla Police arrested three suspects possessing 11 swords at a house in Getawatta, recently. The weapons had been concealed in a poultry farm.Meanwhile, Mundel Police arrested two suspects making...
  • Man arrested with 22 NICs
    A 50-year-old Muslim man possessing 22 NICs of Muslim women was arrested in Palliwaselthurai by the Kalpitiya Police, on April 29.The suspect, a resident of Puttalam, had no plausible explanation as...
  • ‘Vesak funds should be used to aid victims’
    All the funds that are to be used for the upcoming Vesak festival should be utilised to help the families who fell victim to the attacks that took place on Easter Sunday. All the citizens of the...
  • Schools to re-open on Monday
    The Education Ministry has extended the April school vacation for government and private schools. Schools will recommence for the second term on Monday, April 29.Education Minister Akila Viraj...
  • Rare Valampuri stolen from kovil
    Two rare Valampuri conch shells were stolen from the ancient sacred Sohon Kali Amman Kovil in Chilaw on Wednesday night.The temple’s CCTV cameras showed two persons removing the conch shells, valued...
  • Eight students held for disturbing the peace
    Chilaw Police arrested eight students for disturbing the peace near their school, last Sunday.The suspects, identified as G.C.E. (O.L.) students, had been under the influence of liquor at the time....
  • ‘Pensioner numbers rise by 2,200 every month’
    Pensioner numbers increase by 2,200 every month, while around 800 to 900 of them pass away monthly as well, Senior Kurunegala District Divisional Secretary W.E. Jayathilake said.He was speaking at a...
  • Case re-fixed for June 3
    Kuliyapitiya Magistrate Janani S. Wijetunge re-fixed the case against 12 Wayamba University students alleged to have assaulted freshers to June 3, recently. The suspects had been in remand custody...
  • Drought hits 548,905 persons 18 districts
    About 548,905 persons in 18 districts lack drinking water due to the prevailing drought. Jaffna has been the most affected, with 33,500 persons of 10,000 families facing difficulties due to the issue...
  • Students encouraged to practice avurudu traditions
    Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has informed all school heads countrywide, in a circular, that all teachers and parents should encourage their students to practice avurudu traditions,...
  • Coconut oil prices remain unchanged
    Although the prices of coconuts have gone down drastically, the price of coconut oil has not shown any reduction in the market. Both common consumers and sweetmeat manufacturers are inconvenienced...
  • Urban councillor arrested for drug possession
    A Chilaw Urban Councillor attached to the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been arrested by Negombo Police for possessing 1.08kg of heroin worth Rs.10 million on Monday.The suspect had been...