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Autopsies conducted on tourists who died in Sri Lanka; Exact cause yet to be determined

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- The post-mortem examinations of two foreign tourists who died while vacationing in Sri Lanka were conducted on Monday and the exact cause of death is yet to be determined. Police... Read More


No power cuts tomorrow: CEB

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- There will be no scheduled power cuts tomorrow, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said. The CEB said a power cut is not required tomorrow as it is a Poya Day and hence there is ... Read More


17 Police officers discharged from service for drug use

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka Police have terminated the services of 17 officers in the past four months for consuming illegal drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE. Police Spoke... Read More


President to meet several world leaders in UAE

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold discussions with several world leaders such as Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz... Read More


Yoshitha, Daisy Forrest named as suspects in money laundering case

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Police have named former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest, also known as 'Daisy Achchi,' as suspects before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court ... Read More


Domestic gas cylinder explodes: Two injured

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Two individuals were injured when a domestic LP gas cylinder exploded at the Navy Circuit Bungalow in Kataragama this morning, Police said. The injured are a 32-year-old woman an... Read More


Toyota releases new price list, with lowest price starting at Rs. 7.4 million

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Toyota Lanka has announced the new prices for its wide range of brand-new vehicles following the relaxation of the ban on vehicle imports. The company said that the revised price... Read More


Efforts underway to contain Watawala forest fire

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- The Hatton Forest Conservation Officer said efforts are underway to contain the fire that broke out in the Watawala Pinus Forest Reserve yesterday. A group of individuals had set... Read More


Robust data system essential for strong food security policy framework: Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe, along with members of the Food Policy and Security Committee, convened for the second... Read More


Trump signs executive order to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' as 'Gulf of America'

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- US President Donald Trump has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and designated February 9 as "Gulf of America Day" through an executive order. The o... Read More