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Clarification on viral video of assault on tourist in Weligama

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Police issued a clarification regarding a viral video circulating on social media, which shows a Sri Lankan man assaulting a foreign national. Authorities confirmed that the inc... Read More


No Director for Colombo National Hospital

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Colombo National Hospital the largest in Sri Lanka has been running without a director for the last two months, doctors attached to the hospital said. An acting Director was ... Read More


Seven Sri Lankans smuggling cigarettes from three countries nabbed at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Seven Sri Lankan nationals returning from three Middle Eastern countries were apprehended by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting t... Read More


Traffic restrictions in Colombo for Malini Fonseka's funeral

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place around Independence Square this evening as the state funeral of celebrated actress Malini Fonseka takes place with full state honou... Read More


Parliament to take up personal data protection bill on June 3

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Parliament is to take up the debate on Personal Data Protection Bill on June 3rd as per the decision made by the party leader's meeting last week. The Debate will be held from 11... Read More


Mahindananda Aluthgamage granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage was released on bail today in connection with the controversial importation of a contaminated shipment of organic fertilize... Read More


Two youths killed in Vakarai road accident

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Two youths were killed on the spot when their motorcycle veered off the road and crashed into a wall last night in the Panichchankerni area along the Batticaloa-Trincomalee Road. ... Read More


Severe weather alert issued for several coastal areas

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a red weather warning for several sea areas around Sri Lanka due to the intensified southwest monsoon conditions currently affecting the i... Read More


NEXT closure highlights urgent need for cost reforms - JAAF

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka's apex apparel body has sounded the alarm on the growing burden of operational costs, calling for urgent, industry-wide collaboration following the sudden closure of NEX... Read More


Nearly 4,000 locations issued red notices during dengue eradication drive

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Health officials have issued red notices to nearly 4,000 locations as part of a special dengue eradication programme conducted from May 19 to 24 across 15 districts. According to... Read More