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Youth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in Waskaduwa

Srilanka, June 29 -- A 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. The Central Crime Investigation Bureau arr... Read More


Vatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of Jaffna

Srilanka, June 29 -- The Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, a... Read More


Thousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri Lanka

Srilanka, June 29 -- Thousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero,... Read More


Kaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concerns

Srilanka, June 29 -- The Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over ... Read More


12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concerns

Srilanka, June 29 -- A total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, author... Read More


Police launches 'Tell IGP' complaint platform to improve public reporting system

Srilanka, June 28 -- The "Tell IGP" public complaints service has been introduced by Sri Lanka Police which enables the general public to submit complaints and information directly to the Inspector Ge... Read More


Govt. committed to ending divisive politics, building united society - Vijitha Herath

Srilanka, June 28 -- The government is committed to building a disciplined and civilized society where people of all ethnic and religious backgrounds can live together in harmony, the Minister of Fore... Read More


PosonVandana App to help Poson devotees access key services in Anuradhapura

Srilanka, June 28 -- A digital guidance platform has been introduced to assist devotees travelling to Anuradhapura for the Poson pilgrimage, providing easy access to essential information and services... Read More


Up to 6.76 million people could be affected by Venezuela earthquakes: IOM

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24th June, according to initial estimates by the International Organization fo... Read More


Specialist Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa elected GMOA President

Sri Lanka, June 27 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) successfully conducted its 2026/27 Annual General Meeting, during which new office bearers were elected to lead the Associatio... Read More