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Ferry carrying over 260 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus on Sunday, shortly after leaving port, the local government said. "There are some fatalities," Unal Ustel, prime m... Read More


Police security to be restored at Kurundi Rajamaha Viharaya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Police security at the historic Kurundi Rajamaha Viharaya archaeological site in Mullaitivu is to be restored, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has de... Read More


Govt won't back down on 22nd Amendment, says Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says the government will not withdraw its efforts to introduce the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution despite opposition or othe... Read More


Red Notices issued for 236 fugitives, including organized criminals

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- Sri Lanka Police says that Red Notices have been issued through Interpol for 236 individuals who have fled the country after allegedly being involved in organized crime, drug traf... Read More


Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 95,000

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated that a total of 95,035 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, with 72 dengue-related deaths recorded. ... Read More


1,500 hectares in Nuwara Eliya to be gazetted as protected areas

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- A decision has been taken to gazette 1,500 hectares of land associated with key water sources and watershed mountain areas belonging to the Department of Forest Conservation in Nu... Read More


Govt. formulates policies based on erroneous data: Opposition Leader

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa claims that the Government formulates its policies based on erroneous data. The Leader of the Opposition made these remarks while addressing... Read More


At least 27 killed after Russian drone attack triggers warehouse blast near Kyiv.

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- At least 27 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a Russian drone attack triggered an explosion at a warehouse near Kyiv. "Unfortunately, as of now, 27 people are k... Read More


Police open fire on van with abducted young woman, rescue victim

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- Police officers have opened fire at a van which was allegedly abducting a young woman at the checkpoint in Nawala Road, Narahenpita and have rescued the victim. The alleged a... Read More


Seven injured as van crashes into electricity pole

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- A van veered off the road and crashed into a high-voltage electricity pole on the Piliyandala-Kottawa Road. Seven passengers travelling in the van sustained injuries in the ac... Read More