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VP Radhakrishnan reaffirms India's commitment to welfare of Tamil people in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan today (20) visited houses built with the assistance of the Government of India under the Indian Housing Project (Phase III) at t... Read More


Advisory issued for severe lightning across all provinces

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning across all provinces of Sri Lanka. The advisory, issued at noon today (April 20), will... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa says 'grand plan' in place to regain political power in New Year

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a significant plan is in place to regain political power in the New Year. Asserting that a political shift is imminent, he no... Read More


Measures introduced to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Mayor of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, Upali Wanigasekera, has announced that steps will be taken to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake under strict safety... Read More


PHIs take legal action against over 1,200 shops after raids during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) across Sri Lanka have conducted inspections at 21,796 business establishments island wide targeting the festive season, according to the Public H... Read More


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