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Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar, according to the daily exchange rate notice issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (22). Accordingly... Read More


Two arrested in Negombo drug bust; Hashish, 'Ice', heroin seized

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A raid conducted in the Kattuwa area of the Negombo Police Division, based on intelligence regarding a drug trafficking operation carried out using online money transfers, has le... Read More


Driver missing after tractor plunges into Viyana Canal

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A tractor driver is reportedly missing after the vehicle plunged into the Viyana Canal in the Diyabana area along the Mahiyanganaya-Mapakada Road, within the Mahiyanganaya Police... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in collision with car in Puthukkudiyiruppu

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- A 66-year-old motorcyclist has been killed after a car collided with his motorcycle in the Puthukkudiyiruppu Police Division. The accident had occurred yesterday (21), in th... Read More


Heavy traffic at Peliyagoda exit of Katunayake Expressway

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported at the Peliyagoda exit of the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway (E03), Ada Derana reporter said. The traffic congestion is reported to ... Read More


Dengue cases surge amid delays in preventive action, health officials warn

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Despite early warnings about a potential dengue outbreak, the number of reported dengue cases has increased sharply due to the failure of certain authorities and officials to imp... Read More


Sri Lanka records decline in tourism revenue during first 5 months compared to last year

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that tourism earnings recorded in the country from January to May this year have declined compared to the corresponding period las... Read More


Suspect arrested in Kotahena with more than 4kg of 'Ice' and heroin

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested an individual in Kotahena while in possession of approximately 3.94 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), 215 grams of hero... Read More


Man dies after drowning at Koggala estuary despite rescue efforts

Srilanka, June 21 -- A 37-year-old man has died following a drowning incident at the Koggala estuary in Galle today (21), police said. The deceased, a father of one from Pothuhera, Kurunegala, had... Read More


Polonnaruwa temperature peaks at 37.2C

Srilanka, June 21 -- The highest temperature recorded across Sri Lanka today (21) was 37.2C, according to the Department of Meteorology. The Department said the maximum temperature was reported fr... Read More