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Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island, and showery conditions are expected to enhance today (21), the Department of Meteorology sa... Read More


US Pacific Fleet Commander meets Dy Defence Minister, discuss shared security challenges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. "Web" Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 February, has met Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of... Read More


No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders. He made these remarks today (21) while attending the foun... Read More


584 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- As part of the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention programme conducted by Sri Lanka Police, a total of 29,165 individuals were screened within yesterday (20) alone. Ac... Read More


President to appoint expert committee to oversee education reforms - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunatilaka, revealed that the President is set to appoint an expert committee to ensure the proper implementation of the education r... Read More


Dondra shooting victim succumbs to injuries

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The fish trader who was shot and injured near a supermarket in Dondra has succumbed to his injuries on admission to hospital, police said. Earlier, it was reported that a man wa... Read More


Person injured in shooting incident near supermarket in Dondra

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A person has reportedly been shot and injured near a supermarket at Dondra, within the Gandara police division, a short while ago. The injured shooting victim, said to be a fish... Read More


PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike from Feb. 25

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that public consultation sessions on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to revise ele... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 4,000

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen by around Rs. 4,000, according to market data. Traders at Colombo's Sea Street reported that the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign has incre... Read More


Suspect arrested with 21,000 narcotic pills worth nearly Rs. 3 mln

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A suspect was arrested in the Thotalaga area while in possession of a large quantity of narcotic pills, allegedly used by drug addicts as a substitute for heroin and crystal meth... Read More