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Rs. 10 million worth of pigeons allegedly smuggled by sea seized in Kalpitiya

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- A total of four individuals have been arrested while nearly 200 pigeons have been seized during a special police operation near the port area close to the Kalpitiya Fort. The ... Read More


Sri Lanka delegation heads to Dili for WHO regional health meeting

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will lead Sri Lanka's delegation to the 79th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, which will be held ... Read More


Second phase of third school term begins tomorrow

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- The second phase of the third school term for all government schools will commence tomorrow (7), according to the Ministry of Education. The Education Ministry said the third ... Read More


Over 115,500 people affected by dry weather conditions across seven districts in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) states that a total of 115,534 individuals across 35 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in seven districts in Sri Lanka have be... Read More


Milk tea and plain tea prices reduced by Rs. 5

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Due to the reduction in gas prices, the price of a cup of milk tea and plain tea will be reduced by Rs. 5 from midnight today (5), according to the All-Island Restaurant Owners' ... Read More


Main suspect arrested after man set ablaze in Dehiwala

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- The main suspect in the murder of a man who was allegedly killed by being doused with petrol and set on fire at Oban Place in Dehiwala on August 29 has been arrested by the Mount... Read More


AI technology to be introduced on intercity private buses to monitor drivers

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- A pilot project has been launched to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to intercity private buses, with the aim of enhancing the safety of both passengers and dri... Read More


Two youths drown while bathing in Nanu Oya canal

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- Two youths have drowned while bathing in the Nanu Oya canal, which flows from Nuwara Eliya towards the Kotmale Reservoir, said Ada Derana reporter. The deceased have been ide... Read More


Minister Vijitha Herath Concludes Visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- During the 02 - day visit, Minister Herath, together with the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, graced the Sri Lanka Day event, the second edition of... Read More


Heavy rainfall expected in drought-hit areas today and tomorrow - Met Dept.

SriLanka, Sept. 4 -- Heavy rainfall is expected today (04) and tomorrow (05) in Monaragala, Ampara, Badulla, Batticaloa and several other areas in the Eastern Province, which have experienced severe d... Read More