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Traffic fine impersonation scams in multiple countries

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Thailand warns of SMS scams regarding unpaid traffic fines

Authorities in Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Thailand have issued warnings regarding fraudulent schemes targeting motorists through impersonation of government services. In Kenya, the National Transport and Safety Authority ale

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Sri Lankan organized crime and drug crackdown

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka police target illegal firearms and drug-linked assets

Sri Lankan authorities have intensified their crackdown on organized crime and drug trafficking, significantly expanding the scale of asset seizures and suspect repatriations. Since the current government took office on

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Sri Lanka intensifies crackdown on organized crime and cyber

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka intensifies crackdown on rising cybercrime and digital fraud

Authorities in Sri Lanka have launched investigations into organized criminal networks following a violent incident involving Chinese nationals. The abduction and murder of Hao Song led investigators to suspect the invol

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Sri Lanka national examination cycle 2026

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lankan students achieve success in Grade 5 Scholarship Examination

In August 2026, Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations scheduled two major national assessments: the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. The Advanced Level exams involved over 282,0

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Substance abuse crisis in Sri Lanka

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka substance abuse linked to 80–100 daily deaths

Academic experts in Sri Lanka have raised alarms regarding a widespread substance abuse crisis affecting both the student population and the general public. Professor Amila Isuru of Rajarata University reported that app

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Kandy Esala Perahera festival in Sri Lanka

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Kandy Esala Perahera concludes with final Randoli Perahera

The annual Kandy Esala Perahera festival in Sri Lanka commenced on August 13 with the traditional Kap planting ceremony at the Sri Dalada Maligawa and four principal devales: Natha, Vishnu, Pattini, and Kataragama. This

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Prison overcrowding and reform efforts in Colombia, Sri Lank

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka officials discuss measures to curb prison overcrowding

In late July 2026, Colombia and Sri Lanka reported severe strains in their national prison systems due to overcrowding and mismanagement. Colombia’s incoming administration received a handover report showing prisons oper

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