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Air quality in several provinces considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Northern, North Central, North Western and Western provinces currently ranges between 150 and 200, Dr. Ajith Gunawardena, the Media Spokesperso... Read More


Motorcycle used by gunman in Ambalangoda shooting found

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The motorcycle which was used by the gunman in the shooting incident reported in Ambalangoda this morning has been found, police stated. Police found the motorcycle abandoned on... Read More


South East Asian bloc to seek end to Thailand-Cambodia fighting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- South East Asia's top diplomats are set to meet Monday in Malaysia to end deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that have killed at least 41 people and displaced cl... Read More


NPP's budget defeated at Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The inaugural 2026 budget proposal of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which is under the control of the ruling National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority... Read More


Body of male found in Attanagalu Oya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The body of a male has been found in the Attanagalu Oya. The body was discovered following information received by the Attanagalla Police Station. Police stated that the identi... Read More


One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction Two unidentified gunmen have opened fire at a person travelling in a three-wheeler between the Kohuwala Jun... Read More


Duo arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle gemstones to China

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Two Sri Lankans who attempted to smuggle gemstones to China by concealing them in the rectum and inside their luggage have been arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike Inter... Read More


Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $4.1 billion - World Bank report

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infr... Read More


Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Department of Irrigation states that although the water level of the Manampitiya River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, remains high, there is no indication that it will r... Read More


Blood sample of police officer allegedly assaulted by NPP MP sent to Government Analyst - Police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A detailed statement has been issued by the Police Media Division regarding reports of an alleged assault on a police officer by a group including Ratnapura District National Peo... Read More