Soldier Arrested for Attempting to Enter Presidential Secretariat with Rifle Ammunition

March 26, 2025 16:19 [Quick Beat]

A soldier has been arrested for attempting to enter the Presidential Secretariat with a round of ammunition, according to officials from the Presidential Security Division.

The arrested individual is a member of the military’s Signal Corps, police sources confirmed. He was reportedly assigned to duty at the Presidential Secretariat.

According to police investigations, the soldier had gone on leave to his residence in Lunugamwehera on the 20th of this month and had returned to duty as scheduled.

However, upon his return, security personnel at the public entrance of the Presidential Secretariat conducted a routine inspection of his travel bag. During the search, they discovered a concealed round of ammunition for an R-56 rifle, leading to his immediate arrest.

Further investigations into the incident are underway.

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Two Arrested for Aiding Deshabandu Tennakoon’s Disappearance, Including Police Officer

March 29, 2025 17:24

A police constable and another individual have been arrested for allegedly assisting suspended Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon in evading arrest, the Police Media Division confirmed.

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Sarith N. Silva Becomes First Sri Lankan to Hit 10 Million YouTube Subscribers

March 29, 2025 15:45

Sarith N. Silva, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Wild Cook Book, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan to surpass 10 million subscribers on YouTube.

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Private Bus and Three-Wheeler Catch Fire Suddenly – No Injuries Reported

March 28, 2025 21:34

Two vehicles unexpectedly caught fire today in separate incidents on the Southern Expressway and in the Nuggegoda area.

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Myanmar Earthquake Claims 144 Lives, Hundreds Injured

March 28, 2025 21:27

The devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar has claimed at least 144 lives, according to reports from the country’s military.

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U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung Visits Sri Kotha for Key Discussions

March 27, 2025 20:29

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, paid a visit to the headquarters of the United National Party (UNP), Sri Kotha, today for a crucial discussion with the party’s leadership.