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Garment factory in Katunayake suddenly shuts down, leaving 1,400 workers jobless

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The NEXT garment factory located within the Katunayake Free Trade Zone has reportedly shut down operations without prior notice, leaving more than 1,400 employees suddenly unemplo... Read More


South-West monsoon sets in: Showers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island and accordingly showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-weste... Read More


Water cut for several areas in Gampaha on Friday

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District on Friday (May 23), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. Accordingly, the wa... Read More


Court orders detention of two women arrested over gold-plated T-56 firearm

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Mount Lavinia Court today (21) ordered that the two women, arrested in connection with the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle, be detained at the Wellawatte Police ... Read More


Sri Lanka reiterates importance of maintaining lasting peace in Indian Ocean region

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Sri Lanka has reiterated the critical importance of maintaining lasting peace in the Indian Ocean region in order to ensure sustainable development, regional security, and economi... Read More


36 arrested for engaging in illegal fishing activities

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A total of 36 individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy. Fishermen were arrested during search operations conducted by t... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella remanded

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali has ordered that Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, be remanded until June 3. The order was issued afte... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella arrested

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Ramith Rambu... Read More


'Kudu Salindu' seeks court order to prevent Interpol 'Red Notice'

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Court of Appeal today (May 21) ordered that the writ petition filed by Salindu Malshitha, also known as 'Kudu Salindu', through his legal counsel, be taken up for consideratio... Read More


Another suspect arrested in connection with shooting incident in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Another individual has been arrested in connection with the murder of a youth in a shooting incident that occurred at a junction adjacent to the Sylvester Road in Mount Lavinia ea... Read More