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US says no issue with Iran ship crew rescue handling

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The United States has reiterated its respect for and recognition of Sri Lanka's sovereignty regarding the handling of Iranian Naval personnel rescued off Galle waters.South Asian... Read More


Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Department of Meteorology says mainly dry weather will prevail across the island today (March 9), with only a few areas likely to experience showers. In its latest forecast ... Read More


Police arrest 19-year-old after reckless riding video goes viral

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 19-year-old motorcyclist was arrested by the Navagattegama Police yesterday (08), following a video that went viral on social media showing him and another youth riding reckles... Read More


Indian National arrested at BIA with Rs. 27.6 Mn worth of 'Kush'

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 27-year-old Indian national was arrested this morning (09) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to leave the Bandaranaike International Air... Read More


PM Harini departs for Philippines

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed for Manila at midnight yesterday (08) to undertake an official visit at the invitation of the Asian Development Bank to participate in ... Read More


Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested over Rs. 243.8 million illegal asset case

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of acquiri... Read More


Fire breaks out at clothing shop in Maharagama

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A fire has broken out at a retail store on Old Road near Maharagama Junction today (08). Two fire engines from the Kotte Municipal Council and the Dehiwala Municipal Council hav... Read More


Asha de Vos: Leading Marine Conservation and Empowering Local Communities

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Marine biology has historically been a field dominated by Global North perspectives, but Dr. Asha de Vos is successfully shifting that tide. As the founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lan... Read More


Wangari Maathai: The Green Crusader who changed the world

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- A fierce advocate for sustainable development, democracy, and women's rights, Maathai is best known for founding the Green Belt Movement, a non-governmental organization dedicate... Read More


Celebrating Women in Science: Prof. Hiranya Peiris on Mapping the Universe

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- While many look at the sky and see stars, Prof. Hiranya Peiris sees the history of time itself. As the Professor of Astrophysics (1909) at the University of Cambridge, Peiris is ... Read More