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Navy recognises Angulana residents for life-saving rescue effort

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has commended 14 civilians from Angulana for their assistance in rescuing 11 naval personnel following an emergen... Read More


Cabinet Spokesman dismisses social media reports of LTTE camp in Pallai

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Claims circulating on social media that an LTTE terrorist training camp is operating inside the Pallai forest reserve are completely false, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda ... Read More


Advisory issued for high waves

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an "Amber" advisory for high waves in the sea areas extending from Negombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota. According to ... Read More


Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha thero passes away at 76

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Veteran Buddhist monk, award-winning lyricist and author Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero has passed away at the age of 76. Siddhartha Thero passed away while receiving treatme... Read More


Former Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mahil Senaratne granted bail

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- The former Chairman of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation, Mahil Senaratne, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been... Read More


Two arrested while transporting narcotics on Southern Expressway

Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly transporting narcotics along the Southern Expressway, police said. Following information received by the Kadawatha Police that... Read More


Special traffic plan for Kandy Esala Perahera from tomorrow

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic and security plan from tomorrow (18) in view of the annual Kandy Esala Perahera. Police Media Spokesman Assistant Superintend... Read More


Hirunika Premachandra case deferred to November 2

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- A case filed against former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra and several other female defendants over allegations of obstructing roads and interfering with police duties duri... Read More


Grama Niladhari officers call off trade union action

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Grama Niladhari officers have decided to end the trade union action launched over several demands, following discussions held today (17) with Minister of Public Administration Pro... Read More


Search continues for missing navy personnel following fast attack craft accident

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Search and rescue operations are continuing today (17) for the third consecutive day to locate the Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing following the Dvora vessel of the Navy... Read More