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Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka; 24-carat exceeds Rs. 400,000

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- In line with global market trends, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 2000, according to local market data. As of today (20), the world price of gold has inc... Read More


Bangladeshi national arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 5.1 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A foreign national who attempted to smuggle a stock of foreign cigarettes has been arrested by a group of Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The ... Read More


Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. The victims were identified as a 55-year-ol... Read More


Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, according to police. Officers with the Shreveport Police Department responded to the ... Read More


Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A boat carrying tourists has capsized in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, due to the impact of a speeding jet ski earlier today (19). According to reports, all tourists who we... Read More


Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. The Vice President is expected to remain in the country until tomorrow (20) on an ... Read More


NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. According to Rohana Wattage,... Read More


Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Investigations have revealed that the fire that broke out yesterday (18) in the upper floor of a two-storey house on the Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, was intentionally set by the ... Read More


Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. According to police... Read More


Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomale... Read More