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Two spill gates opened at Polgolla Dam amid flood risk

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Two spill gates at the Polgolla Dam have been opened by two feet each to control the risk of flooding caused by heavy rainfall affecting several districts across the island. Th... Read More


Security tightened at prisons islandwide following Mahara Prison unrest

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Sajeewa Medawatta says security has been heightened at prisons across the country following the unrest at the Mahara Prison. Sp... Read More


Two female officials remanded over Rs. 3 million Aswesuma fraud in Norwood

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Two female officials attached to the Norwood Divisional Secretariat have been remanded until August 4 over the alleged misappropriation of nearly Rs. 3 million belonging to benefic... Read More


Sri Lanka reports 86,000 dengue cases so far this year

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 86,000 dengue cases since the beginning of the year, according to the latest report issued by the National Dengue Control Unit. The report sta... Read More


20 Mahara Prison inmates transferred to Boossa Prison

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- A total of 20 inmates from the Mahara Prison have been transferred to the Boossa Prison, the Department of Prisons said. Meanwhile, another group of inmates from Mahara Prison ... Read More


Body of missing fisherman recovered, another rescued after boat capsized off Negombo

SriLanka, Aug. 2 -- The body of one of the two fishermen reported missing after a fishing boat capsized at seas off Negombo yesterday (01) has been recovered, the Ministry of Fisheries said. The m... Read More


Woman arrested for supplying firearm in Mount Lavinia attempted murder incident

Srilanka, July 30 -- A woman has been arrested by the Sri Lanka Police in connection with the recent attempted murder of an individual at a residence on Temple Road, Mount Lavinia. According to t... Read More


Asgiri Chapter assumes annual Theva duties at Sri Dalada Maligawa

Srilanka, July 30 -- The annual Theva duties for the Sacred Tooth Relic were formally handed over from the Malwathu Chapter to the Asgiri Chapter today (30) at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sr... Read More


Church of Ceylon expresses concern over proposed amendment to judges' retirement age

Srilanka, July 30 -- The Church of Ceylon (Anglican Church in Sri Lanka) has expressed concern and disappointment over the Cabinet decision to proceed with a proposed constitutional amendment to raise... Read More


Negombo Prison's Chief Jailor gives evidence over fatal clash

Srilanka, July 30 -- The Chief Jailor who was serving at the Negombo Prison at the time of the recent fatal clash has given evidence before the Negombo Magistrate's Court today (30) regarding the viol... Read More