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Unidentified body found on beach near Galle Face

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- An unidentified body has been found on the beach near Galle Face, police stated. The identity of the deceased has not yet been established, while police said the condition of ... Read More


Navy rescues 10 people after vessel accident on Kurikadduwan-Delft route

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 10 people after a small vessel travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft Island met with an accident today (16). The individuals were rescued by Nav... Read More


Boat carrying eight people missing on Kurikadduwan-Delft route

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- A boat carrying eight people has gone missing after reportedly encountering an accident while travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft this evening (16). The boat had departed fr... Read More


Chief Prelates to be consulted further on 22nd Amendment

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samaggri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabhawa, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero says he will consult the Chief Prelates of the thre... Read More


Rs. 45 billion allocated to complete suspended hospital projects: Health Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The government has allocated Rs. 45 billion to resume and complete hospital construction projects that were suspended midway, with the projects expected to be completed within the... Read More


Police warn of online scam targeting construction material buyers

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The Police Headquarters has warned the general public about a scam involving the online sale of construction materials, with individuals allegedly using social media platforms to ... Read More


Government approval drops to 50% as economic confidence weakens

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- Public approval of the government has dropped to 50% from a post-election high of 65%, as growing concerns over Sri Lanka's economic conditions weigh on public sentiment, accordin... Read More


Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday (Aug 15) after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island, killing at least 47 people, according t... Read More


One lane reopened on Hatton-Colombo main road following earthslip

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- One lane of the Hatton-Colombo Main Road, which was obstructed due to an earthslip in the Kuyilwatte area, has now been reopened to traffic. The road was completely blocked at... Read More


Hatton-Colombo main road reopened to traffic following earthslip

SriLanka, Aug. 15 -- The earthslip that obstructed the Hatton-Colombo Main Road in the Kuyilwatte area has been cleared, and traffic has returned to normal, according to police. The road was compl... Read More