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Army deployed to contain fire in 'Nonpareil Reserve', over 1,000 acres of land destroyed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka Army personnel have been deployed to help control the forest fire that broke out in the Nonpareil Reserve in Balangoda, according to Ada Derana reporter. The fire, wh... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several districts including Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in the Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala ... Read More


Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday (15). The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) Sri Lanka, has rele... Read More


Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that the report of the expert committee appointed to determine the motor capacity of BYD vehicles-which were previou... Read More


Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court through attorneys

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- An attorney representing Sampath Manamperi informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that his client is prepared to surrender to the relevant Magistrate's Court in connection with... Read More


Renovation of Maradana Railway Station launched under Dream Destination program

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The renovation of the Maradana Railway Station, under the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" and "Dream Destination" initiatives, was officially launched this morning (15) under the... Read More


Officer attached to Galle Housing Development Authority office arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A Technical Officer attached to the Galle office of the National Housing Development Authority has been arrested on bribery charges. According to a complaint lodged by a reside... Read More


Youth arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A youth, who was arrested for allegedly defacing the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Mirror Wall (Kedapath Pavura) by the Sigiriya Police yesterday (14), has been remanded. ... Read More


UK and US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump visit

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during U.S. President Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit this week, as... Read More


SC to hear petition against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda in Jan.

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Supreme Court today (15) granted permission to hear an appeal petition filed by the parents of 11 youth who were allegedly abducted and disappeared in 2008 from Colombo and ... Read More