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Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (14), the Department of Me... Read More


Parliamentarian Gnanamuththu Srineshan injured in an accident

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Gnanamuththu Srineshan has sustained injuries in an accident. Accordingly, he has been admitted to t... Read More


Accomplice of 'Backhoe Saman' arrested with firearm remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- An accomplice of underworld figure 'Backhoe Saman', who was arrested yesterday (13) along with a T-81 assault rifle, has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. He was remande... Read More


5.8 earthquake jolts India's Assam, Tremors felt in north Bengal, Bhutan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck parts of the north-east of India on Sunday (September 14), officials said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to ... Read More


Another close associate of 'Backhoe Saman' arrested

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Another close associate of organized criminal gang member 'Backhoe Saman', who is currently in custody and being interrogated has been arrested in Sooriyawewa today (14), police... Read More


"President's Fund which benefited only a limited group has now become a public fund" - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The President's Fund, which previously benefited only a limited group, has now become a public fund, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated. While addressing an event... Read More


U.S. aviation agency to fine Boeing 3.1 mln USD over safety violations

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed fining Boeing 3.1 million U.S. dollars over safety violations from September 2023 to February 2024. Hundreds of quality s... Read More


72 dead in Nepal protests, victims declared 'Martyrs', families to get relief

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Sushila Karki formally assumed office as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal on Sunday, declaring those killed during the Gen Z protests as "martyrs" and announcing Rs 1 million... Read More


631 individuals arrested during special island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A total of 631 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special islan... Read More


Tourist arrivals in September top 52,000

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A total of 52,246 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by... Read More