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Authorities steps up coastal preparedness through Tsunami Ready Programme

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Authorities are strengthening the coastal disaster preparedness and resilience through the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme, with the inaugural meeting of the Natio... Read More


Pillayan, two others further remanded until September 29

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, and two alleged military intelligence informants have been further remanded until September 29 over their all... Read More


Dengue cases could rise again in coming months, authorities warn

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- The country could face a renewed increase in dengue cases in the coming months as expected rainfall creates favourable conditions for mosquito breeding, the Acting Director of th... Read More


Three arrested over plot to kill informant behind seizure of ICE worth Rs. 5 billion

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Police have arrested three suspects over an alleged plot to abduct and kill an informant who provided information leading to the seizure of 325 kilograms of crystal methamphetami... Read More


Additional Solicitor General makes explosive claims in Suresh Sallay's case

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris today (15) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that investigations had uncovered information suggesting that Military Intelli... Read More


Wrong house targeted in Dehiwala grenade attack, police reveal

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Police have arrested two suspects over the fatal Dehiwala grenade attack, which investigators say may have been carried out after the attackers mistakenly targeted the wrong hous... Read More


Online police clearance certificate service temporarily suspended

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka Police have temporarily suspended the online submission of applications for Police Clearance Certificates due to essential maintenance work being carried out on the Pol... Read More


Sri Lankan Consulate in Jeddah issues safety advisory

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has issued a special safety advisory for Sri Lankan nationals residing in the western region of Saudi Arabia, amid emerging developme... Read More


Sri Lanka surpasses 1.6 million tourist arrivals in 2026

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 1.6 million tourists so far this year, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. According to ... Read More


Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla prepare for El Nino-linked rainfall

Srilanka, Sept. 15 -- Authorities are stepping up disaster preparedness in the Central Province, with Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya among four districts selected for initial disaster preparedness dri... Read More