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Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs on Thursday

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a nine-hour water cut from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday (18) for several areas in Colombo and suburbs. ... Read More


IGP departs for China

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has left the island to participate in a police conference being held in China. IGP Weerasooriya departed for China last... Read More


Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of ... Read More


15 injured in Epitawala accident involving bus and lorry

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- A total of 15 individuals have sustained injuries in an accident involving a private bus and a lorry in Epitawala, along the Horana-Ratnapura main road this morning (16), police... Read More


Southern Province first to adopt GovPay for digital payments across all Secretariats

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- All District and Divisional Secretariats across the Southern Province are now empowered to accept digital payments following the adoption of GovPay, the Government Digital Payme... Read More


Former army soldier arrested with elephant tusks in Moragoda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A retired army soldier was arrested while in possession of a pair of elephant tusks during an operation conducted by officers at the Moragoda Police Station. The suspect is a 4... Read More


Renovation of Pettah Central Bus Stand inaugurated under President's patronage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The inauguration ceremony for the renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand has officially commenced this morning (15). The event was graced by by President Anura Kumara Dissa... Read More


Clinical training for final-year medical students of Moratuwa University begins at Nagoda Hospital

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Clinical training for final-year medical students of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Moratuwa has officially commenced at the Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital. A ... Read More


11-year old boy drowns in Dewahuwa Reservoir

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- An 11-year-old boy has reportedly drowned while bathing in the Dewahuwa Reservoir in the Galewela area, police said. The deceased was a resident of Dewahuwa, Galewela. The chi... Read More


US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump and Xi to speak on Friday

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The United States and China reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to U.S.-controlled ownership that will be confirmed in a call between President Donald... Read More