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Beware: Heat rising to caution level

Colombo, April 20 -- The heat felt by the human body is expected to reach the Caution level in 29 districts. This includes areas in the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Southern and ... Read More


Shooting at Manampitiya Christ Church, suspect arrested

Srilanka, April 19 -- The suspect who opened fire at the 'Living Christ Church' at Ayurveda Place, Manampitiya and fled has been arrested by the police. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. yesterday ... Read More


Earth slips block Beragala-Wellawaya road

Srilanka, April 19 -- Traffic on the Beragala-Wellawaya road has been obstructed due to earth slips in the Viharagala area (at the 184 km post), the Disaster Management Centre said. The Badulla Distr... Read More


Shooting incident reported near school in Ahungalla

Srilanka, April 18 -- A shooting incident was reported in front of a school in Ahungalla, where two unidentified individuals carried out the attack and fled in a three-wheeler, according to police. T... Read More


Govt denies issuing VIP invitations for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Srilanka, April 18 -- The Government Information Department clarified that reports claiming that VIP invitations were issued by the government for special guests to attend the exposition of the Sacred... Read More


Special allowances for police on duty during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Srilanka, April 18 -- Following the instructions of the Acting IGP, a special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of local a... Read More


Strong support from rooftop solar owners amid grid risk: CEB

Colombo, April 17 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said yesterday that many rooftop solar panel owners across the country gave a positive response by agreeing to turn off their systems during the... Read More


PHIs assigned for exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic

Colombo, April 17 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) has decided to assign at least 50 Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) daily during the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Da... Read More


More accidents reported outside Colombo during New Year weekend: Health Ministry

Colombo, April 16 -- More accidents than in the city were reported from areas outside Colombo and its suburbs during the New Year long weekend, the Health Ministry said. Head of the Ministry's Accide... Read More


Shooting near Gampaha bus stand

Colombo, April 16 -- A shooting incident was reported near the public bus stand in Gampaha town last night, police said. According to reports, two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire at a moving ... Read More