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Shooting reported at residence in Matugama

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A shooting incident has been reported at a residence in the Naeboda area of Matugama. According to police, the shooting was carried out this evening (11) by a group of indivi... Read More


Vehicle import restrictions could lead to market complications, analyst warns

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Economic analyst Dhananath Fernando has stated that restrictions imposed on vehicle imports could lead to serious market complications. He further noted that, as the country'... Read More


Police impose traffic restrictions in several areas in Yatiyanthota

Srilanka, July 10 -- Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Yatiyanthota due to the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the Kabulumulla Rajamaha Paththini Devalaya. According to the Po... Read More


Dengue risk in Western Province to rise in next two weeks, experts warn

Srilanka, July 10 -- The mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission, a member of the Exper... Read More


Prison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promoted

Srilanka, July 10 -- The Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who lost their lives in the recent riots at the Negombo Prison. The tragic incident resulted in t... Read More


SLTB launches special bus services for Kataragama festival

Srilanka, July 10 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched special bus services to Kataragama to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devala... Read More


President says govt plans to expand rice market through rice-based products

Srilanka, July 10 -- The Government has planned to expand the market for rice by encouraging its use in a wide range of value-added rice-based products rather than limiting it solely to consumption as... Read More


Legal action against 13 homeowners in Wattala over dengue mosquito breeding sites

Srilanka, July 10 -- Legal action has been taken against 13 homeowners after a special dengue control programme carried out in the Wattala area found mosquito breeding sites and larvae on their premis... Read More


New Navy Commander calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters

Srilanka, July 10 -- The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and had received their bles... Read More


Veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke's final rites to be held on Monday

Srilanka, July 10 -- The final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held on July 13 at the Borella General Cemetery. Her remains will lie in state at a private funera... Read More