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May 07 2025 May 7, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:45 am
India attacked nine sites in Pakistan

India strikes Pakistan in aftermath of Kashmir tourist killings

May 7, 2025 - 5:45 am

India attacked nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported, and Pakistan said it was mounting a response as the worst fighting in years erupted between the longstanding enemies.

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May 06 2025 May 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:18 pm
Election in Sri Lanka

Voting ends in Sri Lanka’s 2025 LG Elections – Counting begins

May 6, 2025 - 4:18 pm

The 2025 Local Government Election in Sri Lanka concluded a short while ago at 4:00 PM.

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May 06 2025 May 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:56 pm
Court decision

Six more students remanded over Sabaragamuwa University student’s suicide

May 6, 2025 - 3:56 pm

Six more students from the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka have been remanded in custody until May 16, 2025, following their arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the ongoing investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology.

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May 06 2025 May 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:40 pm
Police officers arresting a suspect on the street

Two more students arrested in connection with Sabaragamuwa University student’s suicide

May 6, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Two more students from the Faculty of Technology at Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigations into a ragging incident.

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May 06 2025 May 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:17 pm
Police line do not cross - Crime

Police Constable dies by suicide at Padiyathalawa Police Station

May 6, 2025 - 1:17 pm

A 59-year-old police constable attached to the Padiyathalawa Police Station in Ampara reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service firearm this morning (May 6).

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May 06 2025 May 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:01 am
Election in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s 2025 Local Government Elections begin after seven-year gap

May 6, 2025 - 8:01 am

The 2025 Local Government Elections in Sri Lanka officially began at 7:00 AM today (May 6), marking the end of a seven-year break in local polls.

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May 05 2025 May 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:52 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Four more students arrested in connection with Sabaragamuwa University student’s suicide

May 5, 2025 - 8:52 pm

Four additional students were arrested today (May 5) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the ongoing police investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Sabaragamuwa University.

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May 05 2025 May 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:01 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong

Sri Lanka, Vietnam Presidents meet to boost bilateral ties

May 5, 2025 - 4:01 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a state visit to Vietnam, was warmly received today (May 5) by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.

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May 05 2025 May 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:34 pm
Court decision

Four students remanded over Sabaragamuwa University student’s suicide

May 5, 2025 - 3:34 pm

Four students arrested yesterday (May 4) in connection with the ongoing investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Sabaragamuwa University have been remanded in custody until May 16, 2025.

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May 05 2025 May 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:29 pm
Sri Lanka Customs

Sri Lanka Customs to publicize names of offenders to curb fraud and tax evasion

May 5, 2025 - 12:29 pm

Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it will begin publicly revealing the names of individuals and institutions found guilty of customs law violations.

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May 05 2025 May 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:09 am
Closed

Schools closed and public services limited due to LG elections in Sri Lanka

May 5, 2025 - 10:09 am

In preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Education has announced that all schools will be closed today (May 5) and tomorrow (May 6).

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May 05 2025 May 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:45 am
Gun shooting

19-year-old killed in Mount Lavinia shooting

May 5, 2025 - 7:45 am

A 19-year-old youth was shot dead on Beach Road, Mount Lavinia, this morning (May 5), police said.

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May 04 2025 May 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:57 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Four students arrested in connection with Sabaragamuwa University suicide

May 4, 2025 - 10:57 pm

Four students were arrested today (May 4) in connection with the ongoing police investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Sabaragamuwa University.

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May 04 2025 May 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:49 pm
Sri Lanka Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) shakes hands with Japanese Minister of Defence Nakatani Gen

Japanese Defence Minister visits Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation

May 4, 2025 - 9:49 pm

Making an official high-level visit aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and defence collaboration, the Japanese Minister of Defence, Hon. Nakatani Gen, arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (May 3).

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May 04 2025 May 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:27 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pays homage at Bai Dinh Pagoda in Vietnam

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visits Bai Dinh Pagoda in Vietnam

May 4, 2025 - 9:27 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Bai Dinh Pagoda in Vietnam this afternoon (May 4), one of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia, where he paid homage and received blessings.

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May 04 2025 May 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:14 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake welcomed by Vietnamese officials upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Vietnam

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrives in Vietnam

May 4, 2025 - 11:14 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who departed Sri Lanka yesterday (May 3) on a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Luong Cuong, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi this morning (May 4).

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