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Family dog assists in locating bodies of seven victims in Ambokka landslide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Highlands surrounding the Ambokka village within the Pallepola Divisional Secretariat area in Matale, have reportedly become increasingly unstable following recent heavy rains. ... Read More


H-1B visa appointments postponed for many Indians amid US' Social Media rules

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The US State Department's new social media vetting policy has triggered massive disruptions for H-1B visa applicants in India as many appointments have been postponed to next yea... Read More


Google Maps begins updating Sri Lanka's road network - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Google Maps has commenced updating information pertaining Sri Lanka's road network covering around 12,000 kilometers, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has stated. According... Read More


"Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund receives Rs. 1,893 million thus far

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" programme, initiated to restore the country following the damage caused by Cyclone "Ditwah," has received a total of Rs. 1,893 million in funding from ... Read More


Over 50,000 tourists arrive in first eight days of December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A total of 50,222 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by t... Read More


Landslide in Bogahapathana, no injuries or casualties reported

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A landslide has been reported in Bogahapathana, Meegahakiula. Despite the landslide, no casualties have been reported from the location. Although authorities took steps to evac... Read More


Youth succumbs following sudden explosion at fireworks factory in Katana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A youth has died following a sudden explosion at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Kimbulapitiya, Katana, police stated. The youth, who sustained severe injuries in the explo... Read More


Individual arrested over theft of telecom transmission cables in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- An individual has been arrested in connection with the theft of cables installed on a telecommunication transmission tower located in Yatagama, Rambukkana, police stated. More t... Read More


Thriposha company hands over Rs. 100 mln in dividends to Treasury

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited has General Treasury handed over a sum of Rs. 100 million to the General Treasury as dividends. The relevant cheque was handed over to the Deputy Min... Read More


Train delays reported along the Main Line

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Trains operating along the main line are currently experiencing delays, Sri Lanka Railways has stated. The Railway Department said that the delay occurred since trains are runni... Read More