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Stock of chemicals for 'Ice' production seized in Kandana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Police have discovered another stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the manufacture of the drug 'Ice,' following the recent seizure in Middeniya. Police said the latest c... Read More


Ranil will enter Parliament at the right time if needed: Ruwan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will enter Parliament if needed and if he decides to do so, United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday. "Mr... Read More


RDA detects ten hazard zones on Ella-Wellawaya road

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Badulla District Road Development Authority (RDA) has identified at least ten dangerous locations along the Ella-Wellawaya road, between Ella and Rawana Ella. Officials said... Read More


Death rumors about Airangani Serasinghe false, Son says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The son of veteran actress Airangani Serasinghe has dismissed circulating reports claiming that his mother has passed away, confirming that she is in good health at her home in K... Read More


Controversy over Tangalle UC staff leave approval

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- A controversy has arisen after a large number of Tangalle Urban Council staff members were granted leave on a weekday to attend an excursion, raising questions about the approval... Read More


Tilvin speaks on Prime Minister post

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, dismissed speculation that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will be removed from her position. Speaking ... Read More


Infant swept away from Kollupitiya beach, mother hospitalised

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Kollupitiya Police have launched an investigation after a one-year-old child was reportedly swept away from the beach by strong sea currents at Kollupitiya on Sunday afternoo... Read More


Severe lightning advisory issued for 16 districts

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning over 16 districts of th... Read More


UNP decides to work with SJB, others: Wajira

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The United National Party (UNP) has decided to work with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other Opposition parties, its Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said in a statement today.... Read More


"President's fund to support education of migrant workers' children"

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The President's Fund has announced plans to launch a scholarship programme to support the education of children in Sri Lanka whose parents working overseas have died, become disa... Read More