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Significant number of swimming pools in Sri Lanka unsafe: Health Ministry

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- A significant number of swimming pools in Sri Lanka are not adequately safe, with the absence of properly trained lifeguards identified as a major concern, a senior Health Minist... Read More


Upuldeniya raises objections in Presidential Pardon case

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- Former Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, through his lawyer, raised a preliminary objection before the Colombo Chief Magistrate, arguing that insufficient evid... Read More


26-year-old man wrestles with crocodile to escape deadly attack

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- A 26-year-old man from Madagalla, Polpithigama, narrowly escaped death after being attacked by a crocodile while taking his usual evening bath at the Halmillagollawewa tank. Rat... Read More


Sri Lanka cannot wait for next crisis to build reserves: Central Bank

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday delivered a strong case for Sri Lanka to build adequate foreign reserve buffers during favourable times, warning that wai... Read More


Nelum Wewa fire did not destroy 2,000 kumbuk trees

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- The Forest Conservation Department has denied reports that more than 2,000 kumbuk trees were destroyed in a fire at the old Eluwakkulam Nelum Wewa bordering the Wilpattu National... Read More


Live photos coming for new SIM registrations

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is preparing to introduce stricter regulations for the issuance and use of mobile SIM cards amid a rise in crimi... Read More


President cannot exercise executive power for self-interest: Supreme Court

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- The Supreme Court, while invalidating the Presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thera by former President Maithripala... Read More


Today marks the 29th Death Anniversary of Alhaj M. A. Bakeer Markar The Legacy of M. A. Bakeer Markar

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The life and times of Alhaj M. A. Bakeer Markar is the lasting legacy from which generations to come may ponder and learn lessons. The most significant feature of the legacy h... Read More


The lure of surfing at Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The event is scheduled to take place from September 10 to September 12 at the Arugam Bay Main Point. This tournament is conducted under two categories: the National Championship... Read More


Vietjet's three-day 9.9 sale offers fares from US$90 on flights to Vietnam

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The sale runs from 22:30 on 7 September to 21:30 on 10 September 2026 (Sri Lanka time), with the promotional Eco fares available across Vietnam domestic and international routes... Read More