Four rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ettukala Beach

Four people who went sea bathing at Ettukala Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents.

The incident occurred last evening (06), and police stated that officers attached to the Police Lifeguard Unit, Police Inspector Anuradha, Police Constable (99177) Lakshan, and Police Constable (105320) Wijesinghe, rescued the...

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Trump calls Musk s new political party ridiculous

US President Donald Trump has hit out at former close ally Elon Musk over the multi-billionaire’s plan to launch a new political party.

“I think it’s ridiculous to start a third party,” said Trump, speaking to reporters on Sunday before boarding Air Force One. “It’s always been a two-party system and I think starting a third party just adds to the c...

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Ex-Minister Tiran Alles receives death threats

Former Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has allegedly received death threats over the phone from a notorious underworld figure.

It is reported that he has also lodged a complaint with the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) in this regard.

According to reports, former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles received several threatening...

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Suspect arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA

An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for smuggling a total of 3,200 sticks of foreign-made cigarettes (16 cartons).

Based on a tip-off received this morning (07), the suspect who arrived in the country from Dubai was arrested in a raid conducted by a team of officers from the Airport Unit of...

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Senior civil servant Bradman Weerakoon passes away

Former senior civil servant Bradman Weerakoon has passed away at the age of 94, according to family sources.

He had served as a senior staff member to nine former presidents and prime ministers.

Bradman Weerakoon studied at Holy Cross College, Kalutara, and was later one of the first boarding students at S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa.

He obtained a...

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12-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha today

A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District today (07), the National Water Supply - Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.

Accordingly, the water supply to the Peliyagoda, Wattala, Ja-Ela and the Katunayake-Seeduwa Urban Council areas and Kelaniya, Biyagama, Mahara, Dompe, Katana, Minuwangoda and Gampaha Pradeshiya...

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