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Fire at Maharagama shops causes Rs. 40 million loss

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A fire that broke out at several shops in Maharagama early this morning (08) has caused an estimated loss of around Rs. 40 million, traders say. Addressing a media briefing, Kus... Read More


Coast Guard personnel clean up oil spillage in seas off Hikkaduwa

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel have taken steps to swiftly clean the oil spillage reported in beach areas in Hikkaduwa. The Coast Guard personnel with the assistance of the... Read More


Nearly 2,000 people injured in Israel since war began: Health Ministry

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated to hospitals since the start of "Operation Roaring Lion," Israel's Health Ministry said on Sunday, as the country's health system remains ... Read More


Notice on online process to obtain police clearance certificates

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The Police Media Division has issued a notice regarding the procedure for obtaining police clearance certificates. The notice highlights that citizens frequently inquire about o... Read More


Sri Lanka grants one-month free visa to rescued Iranian sailors

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The government will grant free visas valid for one month to a group rescued from Iranian vessels, allowing them to remain in the country under humanitarian protection, Minister o... Read More


Three CEOs appointed to new power sector companies as CEB operations end

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Three Chief Executive Officers (CEO) have been appointed to three of the six companies established to replace the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), which is currently being dissolv... Read More


Gulf nations report fresh strikes today

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Countries across the Persian Gulf reported a new wave of drone and missile strikes on Sunday morning. The Kuwaiti Army said that a "wave of hostile drones" targeted fuel storage... Read More


Over 26,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A total of 568 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Iran close to choosing next supreme leader, says state media

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Iran's Assembly of Experts has more or less decided on the country's next supreme leader after its longtime ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike. "A de... Read More


War in Middle East 'should never have happened', says China's FM

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- China's top diplomat condemned on Sunday (Mar 8) the war in the Middle East, saying it "should never have happened" and calling once again for an immediate end to hostilities. S... Read More