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Thousands of families still use open areas instead of toilets

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Despite Sri Lanka's impressive progress in hygiene and sanitation, more than 13,000 families still defecate in open areas such as forests and beaches, according to the Department ... Read More


Where Adam first stepped - A story Sri Lanka must tell!

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- It is an ancient belief that Adam was the first human on Earth, and he was sent down by God because he disobeyed His command. While Adam asked for forgiveness, some believe that G... Read More


Proposal to extend school hours up to 4.30pm : PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- There is proposal to extend school hours until 4.30 pm, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya revealed over the week end. Prime Minister Amarasuriya came out with this disclosure dur... Read More


Six companies given green light to cultivate cannabis: Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Six companies have been given the green light to cultivate cannabis and had been given 66 acres for the project, a prominent monk said over the week end. Venerable Omalpe Sobitha... Read More


Another girl engaged in higher studies commits suicide

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Galaha police have initiated a formal investigation of the death of a female student of Bellwood Aesthetic Studies Institute in Gampola whose body was found hanging from roof ... Read More


Inside the World's Largest Visa Application Centre

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Inside Dubai's Wafi City stands a place that quietly moves the world. The world's largest visa application centre, operated by VFS Global, spans 150,000 square feet and processes ... Read More


'Wana Surakuma' unit launched to protect Sri Lanka's forests

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Ministry of Environment today inaugurated the Wana Surakuma Joint Operations Unit to safeguard the country's precious natural forests. The unit, which operates directly under... Read More


Two arrested for verbally abusing female Buddhist Monk

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Wattala Police have arrested two men for allegedly acting in a disorderly manner and verbally harassing a female Buddhist monk near the Rathnawali Temple in Kerawalapitiya, Wattal... Read More


Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 10 in Afghanistan, scores injured

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Wattala Police have arrested two men for allegedly acting in a disorderly manner and verbally harassing a female Buddhist monk near the Rathnawali Temple in Kerawalapitiya, Wattal... Read More


Police arrest 738 in special operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Police have arrested a total of 738 suspects during a special operation conducted yesterday, including 12 individuals directly linked to drug trafficking and other criminal ac... Read More