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News director of a private television station attacked
LOCAL

News director of a private television station attacked

The News Director of a private television station, operating from Jaffna, had come under attack at the office of the…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/01/2018
Iranian protesters attack police stations, raise stakes in unrest
WORLD

Iranian protesters attack police stations, raise stakes in unrest

Iranian protesters attacked police stations late into the night on Monday, news agency and social media reports said, as security…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/01/2018
Horror at 60 mph: Mentally ill rogue driver run through busy Melbourne street
WORLD

Horror at 60 mph: Mentally ill rogue driver run through busy Melbourne street

Nineteen people have been injured, some critical and some not, after an SUV ran through a busy street at the…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/12/2017
BREAKING: Suicide bomb at the Manhattan, New York bus terminal
WORLD

BREAKING: Suicide bomb at the Manhattan, New York bus terminal

A suicide bomb attack has rocked Manhattan (New York), United States -Police and Emergency units are currently responding to the…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/12/2017
Five arrested for attacking students
LOCAL

Five arrested for attacking students

Kamburupitiya Police yesterday arrested five thugs, who were fleeing in a three-wheeler after assaulting some students of the Nilwala National…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/12/201711/12/2017
Egypt attack: More than 230 killed in Sinai mosque
WORLD

Egypt attack: More than 230 killed in Sinai mosque

Militants have launched a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai province, killing 235 people, state…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/11/201726/11/2017
Police arrest 41 suspects in connection with attacks in Jaffna
LOCAL

Police arrest 41 suspects in connection with attacks in Jaffna

The police say 41 suspects were arrested in connection with the attacks that took place in Jaffna. The police headquarters…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/11/201720/11/2017
Police curfew imposed in parts of Galle to control tense situation
LOCAL

Police curfew imposed in parts of Galle to control tense situation

Police curfew has been imposed in several areas in the Galle District until 9.00am Saturday (18) due to a tense…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/11/2017
Afghan channel attacked by ISIS
WORLD

Afghan channel attacked by ISIS

One person has died and 20 others have been  injured in a gun attack that took place on Tuesday, November…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/11/201708/11/2017
New York attack: Suspect charged with terrorism
WORLD

New York attack: Suspect charged with terrorism

An Uzbek immigrant has been charged by US prosecutors with causing the deaths of at least eight people in New…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/11/2017

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