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Three children reported missing while sea bathing in Kalametiya

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Three children aged between 12 to 18 years have been reported missing while bathing in the sea area off Kalametiya, Hungama with their parents. Police said that search and rescue... Read More


Suspect arrested in Kottawa for possession of illegally assembled jeep

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- An individual has been arrested in the Kottawa area for the possession of an illegally assembled jeep, according to police. The arrest was made during a raid conducted by the Wes... Read More


Electricity supply restored following temporary disruptions across the island - NSO

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) states that the electricity supply to several areas, including Colombo, which was disrupted due to an imbalance in the nationa... Read More


Rooftop solar owners requested to temporarily switch off systems tomorrow as well

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Rooftop solar panel owners are requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems tomorrow (31) from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., the National System Operator (Private) Limi... Read More


Health authorities warn of possible rise in accidents during long weekend

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Health authorities have warned that road accidents and drowning incidents are likely to increase during the upcoming long weekend coinciding with the Vesak festival. Consultant C... Read More


18 passengers arrested with foreign-made cigarettes worth over Rs. 31 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Eighteen Chinese and Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes ... Read More


Electricity supply temporarily disrupted in several areas due to system imbalance - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka states that the electricity supply has been temporarily interrupted across several parts of the island, including Colombo, due to an unexpec... Read More


Decision on summoning counsel in Kapila Chandrasena inquest to be announced on June 2

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court ruled today (29) that the decision on whether or not to summon President's Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne and Attorney-at-Law Udara Muhandiramge... Read More


Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement welcoming and commending the Government of Sri Lanka on the successful completion and approval of the 5th and 6th reviews und... Read More


Father arrested over deaths of two children in Batticaloa hotel room fire

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Batticaloa Police have uncovered alleged fraudulent activities linked to the tragic deaths of two children from the same family who died after inhaling smoke from a fire inside a ... Read More