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Over 7,000 Poson dansals inspected across Sri Lanka: PHIs

Srilanka, June 29 -- More than 7,000 dansals set up for Poson Poya have been inspected across the country, The Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union has stated. According to the union, a total of 7,2... Read More


Man arrested for impersonating Inland Revenue officer and defrauding public

Srilanka, June 29 -- An individual has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Inland Revenue Department and defrauding several individuals of money. ... Read More


Met Dept. warns of showers above 50mm, gusty winds across several districts

Srilanka, June 29 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (30), the Department of Me... Read More


Two drown after boat capsizes in Loggal Oya reservoir

Srilanka, June 29 -- Two individuals have died after an improvised raft overturned in the Loggal Oya reservoir in Rideemaliyadda, police stated. The deceased have been identified as a 40-year-old res... Read More


Coconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptions

Srilanka, June 29 -- Sri Lanka's coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January-May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the C... Read More


Youth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in Waskaduwa

Srilanka, June 29 -- A 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. The Central Crime Investigation Bureau arr... Read More


Vatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of Jaffna

Srilanka, June 29 -- The Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, a... Read More


Thousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri Lanka

Srilanka, June 29 -- Thousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero,... Read More


Kaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concerns

Srilanka, June 29 -- The Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over ... Read More


12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concerns

Srilanka, June 29 -- A total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, author... Read More