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Lawyer discharged with warning after admitting professional misconduct

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- An Attorney-at-Law was today discharged subject to a formal warning by the Supreme Court after pleading guilty to an act of professional misconduct, with the court cautioning him... Read More


Three suspects remanded over Mihintale elephant death case

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Three suspects connected to the death of an elephant in the Seeppukulam area have been remanded till December 24 by the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court. A post-mortem examinatio... Read More


Starlink supported SL to restore communication during the disaster: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Starlink supported Sri Lanka to restore its communication network which was broken down by Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament to... Read More


Possible opening of Moragahakanda Reservoir spill gates

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Authorities have warned of the potential opening of the spill gates at the Moragahakanda Reservoir due to rising water levels, following heavy rainfall and inflows from surroundi... Read More


Two Sri Lankan fishing boats captured in Maldivian waters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Maldivian Coast Guard on Wednesday captured two Sri Lankan fishing boats found within the Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The interception of the Sri Lankan vessels... Read More


Kumara Rangahara 2025 of Mahinda College to be held on Saturday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Kumara Rangahara 2025, a colourful variety concert showcasing the aesthetic talents of students of the Primary Section of Mahinda College, Galle, will be held on the 20th at 3:30... Read More


Schools in Central Province close till December 29

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- All schools in the Central Province will remain closed from tomorrow (19) due to adverse weather conditions. The decision was taken following a discussion between the Governor o... Read More


Three injured in Hunnasgiriya landslide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Disaster Management Center have issued warnings for drivers travelling on the Kandy-Mahiyanganaya road due to the risk of landslides following heavy rainfall in the mountaino... Read More


No compensation received by flood victims yet, Claims Namal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa, has alleged that despite assurances from the government, no compensation has so far been received by... Read More


Flood alert issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli River

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- The Irrigation Department has warned of possible flood conditions in several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River during the next 48 hours due to rainfall received since last... Read More