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Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory warning of severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces, as well as in the Badulla and Nuwara... Read More


Police seek dash cam video to identify Akuregoda double shooting suspects

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to identify the suspects involved in the fatal double shooting that took place in Akuregoda yesterday. Police said that a lawy... Read More


Boycott Drama Over: India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash back on in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Cricket's fiercest rivalry is back as India and Pakistan gear up to clash in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. Pakistan had briefly threatened to boycott the match, citing solidari... Read More


Music, Helmets, Knives, and Bottles Banned at India-Pakistan Match

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Police in Colombo have decided to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on prohibited items that will include musical instruments, helmets, jackets, glass bottles, large travel bags, a... Read More


Low pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal: Met Department warns

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A low pressure area is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around February 15, the Department of Meteorology warned today. The Department wants the public to be attentive ... Read More


Two arrested in Kandy for running fake Australia job visa scam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Two youths operating a fraudulent visa consultancy centre under the pretext of offering employment opportunities in Australia were arrested yesterday (12) by officers of the Spec... Read More


Committee on High Posts approves four Heads of Mission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Committee on High Posts of Parliament approved the nominations of four Heads of Mission. Accordingly, the Committee approved the nominations of Horana Mahawatte Gedara Saman... Read More


Month-long temporary ordination programme open at Theravada temple in Thailand

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- An opportunity has been announced for both men and women to receive temporary ordination for the entire month of Esala at a renowned Theravada Buddhist temple in Thailand, Venera... Read More


Keheliya Rambukwella's illicit assets case fixed for trial on April 27

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Bribery Commission's case filed against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and members of his family over allegations of illicitly accumulating assets was today fixe... Read More


Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Secretary to Ministry of Digital Economy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The letter of appointment was formally handed ... Read More