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Boat capsize in seas off Galle: Another fisherman rescued

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- Another fisherman who was reported missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Galle yesterday (27), has been rescued, the Sri Lanka Navy said. Meanwhile, earlier, the Navy a... Read More


Do not fall prey to middlemen at passport office: Immigration Dept

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has requested individuals arriving at its head office in Battaramulla not to fall prey to brokers in order to expedite the submission... Read More


Indian Coast Guard rescues three Sri Lankans near Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued three Sri Lankans who had been reportedly abandoned on a sandbar near Adam's Bridge, off the coast of Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, Indian m... Read More


Five arrested in connection with Anuradhapura shooting incident

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- A total of five individuals have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Thirappane, Anuradhapura. According to police, the suspects are acquaintan... Read More


France bans smoking in beaches, in parks and bus shelters

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- France will ban smoking on beaches and in parks, public gardens and bus shelters from Sunday (Jun 29), the government said. The decree, published in the official government gaze... Read More


Seat belts mandatory for bus drivers from July 1: NTC

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that it will be mandatory for bus drivers to wear seat belts starting from July 1, 2025. NTC Chairman, Engineer P.A. Chandr... Read More


Boat capsize in seas off Galle: Bodies of two fishermen found

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The bodies of two fishermen who were reported missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Galle yesterday (27), have been recovered a short while ago, the Sri Lanka Navy h... Read More


SSP Shani Abeysekara appointed as CID Director

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara has been appointed as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), police stated. The appointment has been... Read More


500,000 students and 150,000 teachers to benefit from World Bank education funding

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new $50 million additional financing package approved by the World Bank yesterday (2... Read More


Two NPP members reportedly abducted ahead of Weligama PS vote

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- It has been reported that two members of the National People's Power (NPP) party were allegedly abducted while on their way to cast their votes to elect the Chairman of the Welig... Read More