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Israel drops 122 bombs on Gaza in 25 mins; 04 killed, including journalist
The WorldTOP STORY

Israel drops 122 bombs on Gaza in 25 mins; 04 killed, including journalist

Diplomatic attempts for a diplomatic ceasefire remain stalled as Israeli jets killed at least four Palestinians, including a journalist. The…

byAdmin19/05/2021
Fmr. Western Province Governor Azath Salley hospitalized
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Fmr. Western Province Governor Azath Salley hospitalized

Former Western Province Governor Azath Salley has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. He is being treated at the…

byAyman Ameer19/05/2021
James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria
The WorldTOP STORY

James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria

United Kingdom (UK) agencies recovered and returned $5.8m (£4.2m) that was stolen by a former Nigerian governor and laundered in…

byAdmin19/05/2021
Next Mon & Tue declared as Special Gov. holidays declared
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Next Mon & Tue declared as Special Gov. holidays declared

Next Monday (24) and Tuesday (25) has been declared as Special Government holidays, Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration said. This…

byAyman Ameer18/05/2021
223 more arrested for violating quarantine regulations
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223 more arrested for violating quarantine regulations

223 more persons have been arrested for violating quarantine regulations in the past 24 hours, the Police Media Spokesperson said.…

byAyman Ameer18/05/2021
141 arrested for not abiding NIC last digit rule
LocalTOP STORY

141 arrested for not abiding NIC last digit rule

141 individuals have been arrested for not abiding by the NIC last digit rule.  

byAyman Ameer18/05/2021
LocalTOP STORY

More Sputnik V doses to arrive on Tuesday (25)

A consignment of 185,000 Sputnik V doses will arrive in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (25), State Minister of Production, Supply,…

byAyman Ameer18/05/2021
Prime Minister’s statement on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
LocalOFFICIAL NOTICESTOP STORY

Prime Minister’s statement on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

byAdmin17/05/2021
‘Wele Suda’ will not be transferred until 24 May
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‘Wele Suda’ will not be transferred until 24 May

Samantha Kumara alias ‘Wele Suda’ who is currently imprisoned at Boosa Prison will not be transferred to another location until…

byAyman Ameer17/05/202110/03/2022
02 arrested with Rs 9.5mn worth of drugs
LocalTOP STORY

02 arrested with Rs 9.5mn worth of drugs

A three wheel driver and a female was arrested in Mutwal, Modara with the possession of 500g of heroin, 250g…

byAyman Ameer17/05/202110/03/2022

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