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Harsha praises India as 'true ally of Sri Lanka' on 'X'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- SJB MP Harsha De Silva posting a message on ' X' praised India as a true ally that stood by Sri Lanka in difficult times and urged respect for India's courage in the backdrop of ... Read More


Mahanama, Devapathiraja into U-17 Division one Cricket Semis

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Mahanama College Colombo and Devapathiraja College Rathgama advanced to the semi finals of the Under 17 division 1 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools... Read More


Forest Fire Engulfs 150 Acres in Pudulla Kanda Reserve

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A fire broke out yesterday evening (12) in the Dikkiyaya Pudulla Kanda Reserve, located within the Rideemaliyadda Divisional Secretariat area. By nightfall, the blaze had spread ... Read More


Timekeeper Nabbed for Soliciting a Bribe at Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A timekeeper attached to the Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority was arrested in Borella yesterday by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of B... Read More


Rainy Conditions to Persist with Strong Winds in Parts of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province.... Read More


No satellites registered with ITU as 'SupremeSat One' or 'ChinaSat 12' - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa said there is currently no satellite registered under Sri Lanka's name in the records of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU),... Read More


Vietnamese business delegation to explore investment opportunities in energy sector

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A delegation from ROX Group, one of Vietnam's leading conglomerates, led by its Chairman, Le Anh Due met with Power and Energy Minister, Eng. Kumara Jayakody at the Ministry yest... Read More


Education reforms aimed at improving access, quality - PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Indian High Commissioner Santhosh Jha met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister's office on Monday (11). The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of b... Read More


Thirty-four injured after bus - tipper truck collision in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Thirty-four people were injured when a private bus travelling from Maduru Oya to Colombo collided with a tipper truck heading from Colombo towards Polonnaruwa near the Batukotuwa... Read More


Man nabbed with 28 gold biscuits at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Criminal Investigation Department(CID) yesterday arrested an individual at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while he was attempting to smuggle 28 gold biscuits we... Read More