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Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Kabalana Beach

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Kabalana Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. The incident occurred last afternoon (30), police stat... Read More


Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. Well-known in... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Nagoda Hospital

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A prison inmate receiving treatment at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital has sustained injuries in a shooting incident that occurred this morning (31). Police stated that the injured... Read More


Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A Presidential Commission of Inquiry has been appointed to investigate, examine, and report on alleged corruption and irregularities said to have taken place at the Colombo Munic... Read More


Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year celebrations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Police have decided to implement a special traffic and security plan to minimise traffic congestion in and around Colombo and ensure public safety. In a statement, the... Read More


Last rites of music icon Latha Walpola with state patronage today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The final rites of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola is scheduled to be performed with state patronage this evening (31) at the Borella General Cemetery. The legendary s... Read More


Students across Iran stage protest as economic crisis deepens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from... Read More


Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, Central, Northcentral, Northwestern and Uva provinces today (31), the Department of Meteorology stated. F... Read More


Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A tense situation has unfolded today (30) during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. The session became heated shortly after the Mayor commenced proceeding... Read More


Ex-SJB councillor arrested for assaulting former NPP candidate in Dodangoda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested by the Dodangoda Police for allegedly assaulting a former National People's Power (NPP) Local Gove... Read More