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Vehicles assigned for security of former presidents can be returned if requested: Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that although the Former Presidents' Entitlements Act has been repealed, this does not mean that necessary measures will not be ta... Read More


17-year-old drowns in school swimming pool in Dikwella

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A 17-year-old schoolboy has reportedly drowned while attempting to retrieve a cricket ball that had fallen into the swimming pool at his school in Dikwella. According to reports,... Read More


CAA to take legal actions against 135 traders for selling rice at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has stated that legal proceedings have been initiated against 135 traders across the country for selling rice at inflated prices. The authori... Read More


Two major associates of "Kalubowila Avishka" arrested in Piliyandala

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Two individuals have been arrested in the Bokundara, Piliyandala area with over two kilograms of the narcotic substance 'Heroin' by the Moratuwa Police Special Task Force (STF). ... Read More


Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest in Tibet

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as unus... Read More


Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Delegations from Israel and Hamas began indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday that the U.S. hopes will bring a halt to the war in Gaza, facing contentious issues such as demand... Read More


Experts highlight rise in HIV cases among 15 to 29 age group

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Health authorities in Sri Lanka have warned of an increasing trend of HIV infections among individuals aged between 15 and 29. The highest number of infections has been reported ... Read More


Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes: WHO

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning. ... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda should face strict action: Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should face strict action, says former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka. He made these remarks at an event held in ... Read More


36-year-old woman arrested following tragic Gampola accident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A tragic accident was reported earlier today (06) in Doluwa, Gampola, where three women lost their lives after being hit by a car. Police suspect that the cause of the accident w... Read More