The individual suspected of removing sections of the railway line between Wanawasala and Kelaniya, along with the individual alleged to have purchased the removed railway materials, has been remanded in custody until May 29, authorities said.
17 May 2026 (4:43 PM)
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17 May 2026 (6:14 PM)
Farmers have warned the government that they will stage large-scale protest marches to Colombo if their legitimate demands are not addressed without delay. MORE..
17 May 2026 (1:11 PM)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing next week, the Kremlin said Saturday. MORE..
17 May 2026 (12:16 PM)
Residents in several parts of Monaragala have accused several officials attached to the Monaragala Divisional Secretariat of allegedly engaging in fraudulent practices during the distribution of disaster compensation funds. MORE..
17 May 2026 (3:43 PM)
Police have launched an investigation following a report received by the Mount Lavinia Police regarding a suspicious death inside a residence in the Badovita area of Mount Lavinia. MORE..
17 May 2026 (12:17 PM)