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Gun Violence Surge : 27 Shootings, 22 dead in Sri Lanka since January Sri Lanka has witnessed a spike in gun violence since the start of 2025, with Police reporting 27 shooting incidents resulting in 22 deaths and multiple injuries…

Brawl involving group accompanying Yoshitha Rajapaksa caught on CCTV A group accompanying Yoshitha Rajapaksa was involved in a clash outside a nightclub in Union Place, Colombo. The altercation, which took place recently, was recorded on CCTV cameras. A bouncer from…

Health officials warn of Chikungunya spike M Health authorities have raised concerns over a noticeable increase in the spread of the Chikungunya virus in the Colombo and Kotte areas after several years of low transmission.Medical experts state that the only…

Sri Lanka’s First Sperm Bank opens: Men urged to become donors Sri Lanka has established its first-ever sperm bank at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, offering new hope for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges.A sperm bank…

Central Expressway construction: Update from Minister Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake and Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena inspected the development work of the Potuhera–Rambukkana section of the Central expressway yesterday.Minister Rathnayake stated that the section is…

O/L examination: Important Notice for Students The Ministry of Education has warned the public against a fake announcement being circulated on social media regarding the 2025 G.C.E. O/L Science examination paper. The false statement, which misuses the names of the…

4 Senior Police officers transferred with immediate effect Two Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and two Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) have been transferred and given new appointments, the National Police Commission announced.The transfers have been made with the…

CIABOC, CID launch probe on Deshabandu’s assets The Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has begun a probe on the assets of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.The investigation began following the discovery of a…

Devinuwara double murder: 4 suspects ordered detained for questioning The Matara Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the four suspects arrested in connection with the Devinuwara shooting incident be detained for questioning until March 29, Ada Derana reporter said.Four people, including…

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76, says family – Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76, according to his family. Foreman, known as Big George in the ring, competed for decades starting in the 1960s, winning…