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'Bandula Barb' habitat to be declared a conservation zone

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Ministry of Environment has decided to designate the area where the endangered Pethia bandula, commonly known as the Bandula Barb, a species of cyprinid endemic to Sri Lanka, ... Read More


Youth arrested with over 3kg of heroin in Veyangoda

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- An individual has been apprehended for the possession of 3 kilograms and 655 grams of heroin in Veyangoda, Police said. He was arrested in Naiwalawatte in the Veyangoda Police Di... Read More


71 killed due to excessive pre-monsoon rains in India's Karnataka

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The office of the Chief Minister of India's Karnataka state has said that 71 people lost their lives due to excessive pre-monsoon showers in the state since April. The pre-monsoo... Read More


Over 70,000 electricity breakdowns reported across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that, as of 5.00 p.m. today (June 01), a total of 70,012 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country over the past 69 hour... Read More


Prevailing showery conditions to reduce from today

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The prevailing showery condition in the southwestern part of the island is expected to reduce gradually from today (01), the Department of Meteorology has said. Showers or thunde... Read More


Motorcycle theft suspect arrested after brawl with police in Melsiripura

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A suspect who had stolen a motorcycle from a woman at knife point and fled the area has been arrested by officers of the Melsiripura Police while at a restaurant's parking lot in ... Read More


Sri Lanka must take practical steps to join BRICS - Russian Ambassador

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- If Sri Lanka is interested in joining the BRICS alliance, the country must take practical steps, says the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Jagaryan. Speaking during an e... Read More


LG bodies to be formed under new Mayors and Chairpersons tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Formation of 161 local government institutions under a new Mayor or a Chairperson, where a single party or an independent group has obtained majority at the recently concluded Loc... Read More


Maradana Overhead Bridge: A disaster waiting to happen?

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Maradana overhead bridge is a pedestrian bridge used daily by thousands of people to cross the main road safely. However, several factions have questioned whether it is truly... Read More


Health authorities warn of spike in dengue and chikungunya cases

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- There has been an increase in diseases such as influenza, chikungunya, and dengue among children, Dr. Deepal Perera, the Consultant Paediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for... Read More