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Police beef up security at religious sites

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has instructed all Senior DIGs and DIGs to take necessary measures to maintain law and order and ensure a peaceful environment during the up... Read More


15-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha today for maintenance work

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 15-hour water disruption in the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas today (17). The suspension, set fr... Read More


Probe launched into Ondansetron batch after deaths, use suspended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The investigations are underway into a batch of the anaesthesia-related drug Ondansetron, following reports of two deaths that raised concerns over its safety, Deputy Minister of... Read More


Fifa brings in new £45 ticket for 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Fifa has introduced a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tour... Read More


Injured wild elephant burnt alive in Mihintale

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- A wild elephant found lying in a home garden at Seeppukulama in Mihintale died yesterday afternoon after being set on fire with burning torches, wildlife officials said. The ele... Read More


Sri Lanka's youth environmental resolution adopted at UNEA-7

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Sri Lanka's draft resolution on enhancing youth participation in environmental processes and education has been adopted at the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment A... Read More


Ondansetron suspended over quality concerns: GMOA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announced that the use of a specific batch of the drug Ondansetron, commonly used to prevent vomiting, has been suspended in S... Read More


NMRA orders temporary withdrawal of 10 medicines until safety checks completed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has directed local hospitals to temporarily stop using ten medicinal products until their manufacturing processes are verified ... Read More


Pope Leo XIV appoints new Bishop for Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Nishantha Sagara Jayamanne as the new Bishop of the Anuradhapura Diocese, the Catholic Church of Sri Lanka announced today. The Pope has accepted ... Read More


R. Sridhar appointed Sri Lanka National Team fielding coach

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that R. Sridhar has been appointed as the Fielding Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team, effective until the completion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cu... Read More