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Modi reaffirms India's support for Ukraine peace settlement during call with Zelenskyy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his support on Saturday (Aug 30) for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volo... Read More


Thousands protest Israeli siege of Gaza near Venice Film Festival

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Thousands of people protested Saturday against Israel's siege of Gaza on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival, seeking to move the spotlight from movie drama to real-world t... Read More


Showers and strong winds expected in parts of the country today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in North-western p... Read More


'Time to put a complete end to underworld crimes' - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- A comprehensive investigation is being carried out into 'Kehelbaddara Padme' and his associates, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has stated.... Read More


Govt. may seek foreign assistance to fix Nilwala River salinity barrier issue - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Minister Sunil Handunnetti says that if the technical expertise available in the country is insufficient to resolve the issues caused by the irregular construction of the salinit... Read More


Individual arrested over this morning's Wennappuwa shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- An individual has been arrested over a shooting incident reported in Wennappuwa earlier today (31), police stated. According to police, a firearm and the car used to commit the ... Read More


Greta Thunberg embarks on second flotilla to Gaza

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Greta Thunberg has rejected accusations of antisemitism as she embarks on her second flotilla to Gaza. The 22-year-old and other activists are setting sail on the largest flotil... Read More


Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake summoned again by CID

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been summoned once again to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). It is reported that he has been inst... Read More


Celestial Spectacle Awaits Sri Lanka: Rare blood moon to appear for 82 minutes on September 7

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lankans will have a rare opportunity to witness the phenomenon known as "blood moon" next month, said Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, the Head of the Department of Physics and Dire... Read More