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Four missing while bathing in a stream in Deniyaya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- At least four persons are reportedly missing and feared drowned while bathing in a stream at Bevaraliya in Deniyaya, according to police. Police stated that four individuals from... Read More


Underworld figure 'Kaiwaru Muthu' remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Manoj Muthukumarana, alias "Kaiwaru Muthu," a suspected member of an organised criminal gang, has been remanded until November 19. The order was issued after the suspect was prod... Read More


Colombo's drainage system designed to handle 30mm of rainfall - Mayor

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has stated that the city's drainage system, which was developed over the years to accommodate rainfall of approximately 30mm, was overwhelmed ... Read More


Advisory issued for heavy rainfall above 100 mm in parts of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rainfall in multiple areas across fourteen districts. It said that heavy rainfall above 100 mm is likely in the bel... Read More


Liquor shops closed tomorrow in several areas due to Deepavali

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Excise Department has taken steps to close liquor outlets in several areas of the island tomorrow (08) in observance of the Deepavali festival. Accordingly, the department ha... Read More


Special operations team to be formed to respond to emergency situations in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, has issued instructions to form a special operations team under the purview of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) t... Read More


No fuel shortage in country despite reduced supply by some private firms - CPC

Srilanka, Nov. 6 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has stated that there is currently no fuel shortage in the country, despite a reduction in fuel distribution by certain private companies. C... Read More


Underworld figure 'Kaiwaru Muthu' detained under 72-hour detention order

Srilanka, Nov. 6 -- Manoj Muthukumara, also known as 'Kaiwaru Muthu', a suspect allegedly involved in organised crime and drug trafficking, who had been arrested in Dubai and subsequently deported to ... Read More


Several roads inundated in Colombo due to heavy rainfall

Srilanka, Nov. 6 -- Heavy rainfall occurred across the island this evening (06), resulting in the inundation of roads in several areas, including in and around Colombo city, causing disruptions to tra... Read More


Train delays due to breakdown in signalling system; heavy traffic reported in Colombo

Srinagar, Nov. 6 -- A breakdown in the signalling system between Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations has caused delays to all trains. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has reportedly also resulted in ... Read More