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Government to purchase paddy from farmers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Paddy Marketing Board has announced that it will open its warehouses today to begin purchasing paddy from farmers during this Maha season at the guaranteed prices set by the g... Read More


Fire breaks out at partially constructed Krrish building in Colombo Fort

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A fire has erupted at the partially constructed "Krrish" building in Colombo Fort. The Fire Brigade confirmed that three fire-fighting vehicles were dispatched to the scene to con... Read More


Dimuth Karunaratne speaks on life after cricket

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Former Sri Lanka Test captain, Dimuth Karunaratne, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket after an illustrious 14-year career. Speaking at a press conf... Read More


Police investigate murder of woman found strangled and set on fire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Ragama Police have confirmed that a woman was found strangled and set on fire in her home in the Talagolla area of the Ragama Police Division yesterday evening, February 5th. The... Read More


Fire breaks out on Hanthana Reserve's western slopes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A fire has erupted on the western slopes of the Hanthana Reserve, reportedly set by a group of individuals in the area. According to reports, such fires are often linked to activ... Read More


Showers expected in several areas - fair weather in most areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Except for a few showers in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Ampara, Matale and Badulla districts in the evening or night, mainly fair weather will prevail over the island. ... Read More


Guaranteed paddy price to protect both farmers and consumers - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament today (05) that the opposition is creating various topics as they lack real issues to discuss. He stated that the public outcry over mo... Read More


President to visit UAE next week

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Foreign Ministry announced that the President will embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 10 to 13 at the invitation of the UAE President. Duri... Read More


US plane carrying 104 Indian nationals deported from US

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A US military transport aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals deported from the United States landed in Amritsar after taking off from San Antonio, Texas. Most of those on board ... Read More


Sri Lanka wins toss and elects to bat in second Test

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test against Australia, much to their relief. Players who were engaged in fielding drills paused to watch the toss and quickl... Read More