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One dead, 33 affected due to high winds: DMC

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- One person has died and 33 individuals from nine families have been affected in the Kalutara and Ratnapura districts following incidents caused by high winds and falling trees, t... Read More


Boating resumes at Gregory Lake despite weather warnings

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Despite a temporary ban imposed on boating activities at Gregory Lake due to severe weather conditions, boat operators resumed services today, citing continued economic pressure ... Read More


Sri Lanka will continue to benefit from IMF's support: President expresses confidence

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- While expressing his gratitude for the support extended to Sri Lanka by the IMF, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed confidence that Sri Lanka would continue to benefit ... Read More


''Nilantha Jayawardene did his job''; Dayasiri defends former SIS chief

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Nilantha Jayawardene has done his job as he has disseminated all information on events which led to the Easter Sunday attacks since ... Read More


Heavy rain and strong winds expected in several areas today: Met Department

Colombo, July 19 -- The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain and strong winds across several parts of the country today (19). ... Read More


Police face scrutiny amid wave of misconduct, sexual abuse and bribery allegations

Colombo, July 19 -- In the wake of a series of serious violations involving police officers, including sexual abuse, discreditable conduct, and corrupt practices, the Acting Inspector General of Polic... Read More


Over 1,000 calls received to adopt abandoned baby in Mawathagama

Colombo, July 19 -- More than 1,000 phone calls have been received from individuals expressing interest in adopting the two-day-old baby girl who was found abandoned under a tree in a paddy field in P... Read More


Bus carrying 20 Sri Lankan workers catches fire in Israel

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A bus transporting 20 Sri Lankan youth employed in Israel's agricultural sector caught fire yesterday morning near Kiryat Malakhi, Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel said. They said t... Read More


Shah Rukh Khan injured while filming for King, flown to US for treatment: report

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Shah Rukh Khan has suffered a back injury on the sets of his upcoming film, King. The actor, who was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, has been working on his next film with ... Read More


Minister Herath engages Indian film stars to strengthen local cinema and tourism

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana has been arrested by the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit in Mathugama. He has been arrested in connection with an incide... Read More