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Former army soldier arrested with elephant tusks in Moragoda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A retired army soldier was arrested while in possession of a pair of elephant tusks during an operation conducted by officers at the Moragoda Police Station. The suspect is a 4... Read More


Renovation of Pettah Central Bus Stand inaugurated under President's patronage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The inauguration ceremony for the renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand has officially commenced this morning (15). The event was graced by by President Anura Kumara Dissa... Read More


11-year old boy drowns in Dewahuwa Reservoir

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- An 11-year-old boy has reportedly drowned while bathing in the Dewahuwa Reservoir in the Galewela area, police said. The deceased was a resident of Dewahuwa, Galewela. The chi... Read More


Group arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in two areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The police have arrested a group of individuals involved in the illegal excavation of artifacts at two separate locations in the country. During a raid conducted last evening (... Read More


CEB workers to intensify strike action effective today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- All trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have announced that they will intensify their strike action against the proposed division of the CEB into four parts, effe... Read More


Local Govt. Week to commence today with 'City of Renaissance' theme

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Local Government Week, aimed at creating a "City of Renaissance," is set to commence today (15). The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Gover... Read More


Renovation of Pettah Central Bus Stand under President's patronage today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand is scheduled to commence this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Constructed in 1964, the Pe... Read More


21-year-old woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A young woman accused of defacing the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Mirror Wall (Kedapath Pavura) was arrested by the Sigiriya Police yesterday (14). The suspect, a 21-ye... Read More


Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday (15). The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) Sri Lanka, has rele... Read More


Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that the report of the expert committee appointed to determine the motor capacity of BYD vehicles-which were previou... Read More