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PM urges unity for peaceful Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her message marking Eid-ul-Adha or the Hajji Festival, called on all citizens to rise above differences and work together in unity and so... Read More


New species of Spiny mouse discovered in Sri Lanka's Dumbara mountain range

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A new species of spiny mouse has been discovered in Sri Lanka's Puwakpitiya Valley in the Dumbara (Knuckles) Mountain Range, adding to the island's rich record of endemic biodiver... Read More


Rehabilitation work commences on Uma Ela irrigation project

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Irrigation Department has commenced permanent rehabilitation work on the Uma Ela Great Irrigation Project at a cost of Rs. 228.6 million, aiming to provide long-term relief to... Read More


President to get tough on indisciplined monks

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Claiming that he is prepared to take action against any moves to destroy Buddhism even within the Buddhist clergy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the government... Read More


'Aliya Wetunu Wewa' forest to be declared reserve under Wanaspathi Programme

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Coinciding with World Environment Day, another phase of the "Wanaspathi" National Programme, dedicated to protecting elephant habitats and wildlife across Sri Lanka is scheduled t... Read More


7-year-old boy wanted to see parents in Colombo found alone at Hatton bus stand

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A seven-year-old schoolboy who had reportedly planned to travel alone to Colombo to meet his parents was rescued by police after being found waiting at the Hatton bus stand. The ... Read More


Over 5000 unprotected children in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A recent survey has revealed 5780 children in the Anuradhapura district are vulnerable to sexual harassment or rape. DIG North Central Province T.B.Sugathapala told the meeting of... Read More


Police warn public over fake traffic fine scam

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Sri Lanka Police have issued a special warning to the public over a large-scale scam involving fake traffic fine notices circulated via SMS and WhatsApp messages. In a statem... Read More


14 foreign nationals arrested at BIA over cigarette smuggling

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Fourteen Chinese nationals were arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-made cigare... Read More


Seven Sri Lankan youths deported from UAE arrive at BIA; CID launches probe

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Seven Sri Lankan youths who were arrested and remanded by security authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of storing photographs and videos of drones and m... Read More