School in Ethimale temporarily closed after wasp attack

A group of students at Ethimale Maha Vidyalaya has come under a wasp attack. According to reports, 60 students and three teachers were hospitalized in the incident.

They are currently receiving treatment at the Divisional Hospital in Ethimale.

SSP Sisila Kumara Herath who is in charge of the Monaragala Division said directives were given to...

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Russia seeking military aid from China - US official

(AP) — A U.S. official said Russia asked China for military equipment to use in its invasion of Ukraine, a request that heightened tensions about the ongoing war ahead of a Monday meeting in Rome between top aides for the U.S. and Chinese governments.

In advance of the talks, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan bluntly warned China...

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Grenade inside Borella church- 3 including retired doctor further remanded

The retired doctor and two other suspects arrested over the hand grenade found at a church premises in Borella, have been further remanded until March 29 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. 

A hand grenade was discovered inside the All Saints’ Church in Borella on January 11 while police had later arrested three individuals including a person who w...

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Saudi Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The visit is the first official visit on a bilateral level by the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Upon his arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Prince Faisal was received by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice, Ali Sabri, the S...

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39 youths held as cops raid drug-fuelled party in Waikkal

Police have raided a party organized through Facebook at a hotel in Waikkal, Wennappuwa and arrested 39 suspects along with various narcotic drugs. 

The raid was carried out last evening (13) based on information received by Wennappuwa Police.

The arrested suspects are said to be youths between the ages 20-30 years, who are residents of...

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44-year-old stabbed to death by son over dispute

A person has been attacked with a sharp object and murdered by his own son over family dispute at Kochchikade in Katana West. 

Police said that the incident had occurred last evening (13) and that the victim is a 44-year-old resident of Gamunu Mawatha in Katana West. 

It is reported that the father had returned home after consuming alcohol and he...

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