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Villagers capture and kill leopard in Kilinochchi
A group of villagers have captured and killed a leopard after it had reportedly attacked and injured around 10 people at Ambalkulam, Kilinochchi. MORE..
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- Court summons PTL Chairman Geoffrey Aloysius
- Rare owl found inside Katunayake airport
- Two persons killed in wild elephant attack
- JO to hand over a letter to Bribery Commission
- Group of 16 is not with us yet – Dilum Amunugama
- Postal workers on strike to receive only part of June wages
- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife charged with fraud
- Sub Inspector sentenced for misleading the court
- Low pressure water supply for Colombo on Saturday
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Sub Inspector sentenced for misleading the court
A Sub Inspector has been sentenced to a three years rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty of three charges including submitting of a forged document to the courts for the Maligakanda Additional Magistrate to grant bail to a suspect. MORE..
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife charged with fraud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara was charged on Thursday with fraud and breach of trust after a long police probe into allegations she falsified household expenses, the justice ministry said. MORE..
Low pressure water supply for Colombo on Saturday
The Water Board says that the water supply to all areas within the limits of the Colombo Municipal Council will be at low pressure for 12 hours on Saturday (23). MORE..
Postal workers on strike to receive only part of June wages
The Post Master General says that only employees of the Postal Department who report for duties will be paid the salary for the month of June and that those who continue to engage in strike action will only be paid a salary calculated for the period from Jun 01 to 11. MORE..
Group of 16 is not with us yet – Dilum Amunugama
There is no conflict within the Joint Opposition, claimed Joint Opposition MP Dilum Amunugama, at a press conference today (21).
Rare owl found inside Katunayake airport
The Young Zoologists’ Association has successfully captured a rare species of barn owl (Atu Bakamuna) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
Two persons killed in wild elephant attack
Two individuals have been killed in a wild elephant attack in the Madawala Ulpatha area, Lihinipitiya within the Naula police division. MORE..
Court summons PTL Chairman Geoffrey Aloysius
Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) owner Arjun Aloysius and its CEO Kasun Palisena have been further remanded till 5th of July, by the order of the Fort Magistrate. MORE..
JO to hand over a letter to Bribery Commission
The Joint Opposition will hand over a letter to the Bribery Commission regarding no action being taken about complaints made to the Commission concerning 10 ministers of the Yahapalana government. MORE..
Prices of several expensive drugs to be slashed in July
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Body of Saudi tourist who drowned in Mahaweli River found
The body of the Saudi Arabian tourist, who went missing after an inflatable boat toppled in the Mahaweli River, has been recovered in the Warathenna area. MORE..
ETU and surgical theatres of Nawalpitiya hospital temporarily closed due power failure
Patients of the Intensive Care Unit and many other patients of Nawalapitiya General Hospital have been transferred to different hospital last night (20), due to a power failure. MORE..
Two dead after falling into pit hole in Aranayake
Two persons have reportedly died after falling into a toilet pit in Aranayake. MORE..
Illegal liquor brewery in Ja-Ela raided
An illegal liquor brewery within a Muthurajawela forest in Ja-Ela has been raided by officials of the Colombo Excise special Operation Unit. MORE..
Legal action against 22 shops in Angunakolapelessa
Public Health Inspectors (PHI) have filed cases against 22 shops for the sale of food not suitable for human consumption during a raid in Angunakolapelessa Health Medical Superintendent Division. MORE..
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Chandimal appeals against findings in ball tampering controversy
Dinesh Chandimal has appealed against match referee Javagal Srinath’s findings that saw him suspended for one Test after being found guilty of changing the condition of the ball in the second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Gros Islet. MORE..
Sri Lanka captain, coach and manager charged for conduct contrary to the spirit of the game
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson on Tuesday charged Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha with a breach of Article 2.3.1, a Level 3 offence, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”. MORE..
Chandimal suspended for one Test after being found guilty of changing the condition of the ball
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England smash world record ODI score against Australia
England surpassed their world record ODI score of 444 as they went past that total against Australia at Trent Bridge scoring a mammoth 481, Nottingham on Tuesday. MORE..
West Indies, Sri Lanka draw second Test
Kraigg Brathwaite’s defiance and more inclement weather ensured a draw on the final day of the second Test between the West Indies and Sri Lanka at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Monday. MORE..
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Google Maps removes Uber integration
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Google to dissolve the old Gmail design soon
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Einstein’s travel diaries reveal his racism and opinion of Sri Lankans
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ABC apologises for Hindu terror plot in Quantico after online backlash
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Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch fights off muggers attacking cyclist in London
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A Korean pop group has topped the album sales charts in the US for the first time, a milestone for the genre that has seen an explosion in global popularity in recent years. MORE..
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