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Kataragama Devalaya chief priest indicted over stolen gold plate

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Attorney General today (11) filed indictments before Hambantota High Court Judge Duminda Mudunkotuwa against the Chief Priest and the Store Keeper of the Kataragama Devalaya.... Read More


UN and humanitarian partners call for US$35 mn to provide life-saving assistance to SL

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched a Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), calling for US$35.3 million (LKR 10.9 billion) to scale up life-saving assistanc... Read More


Postponed GIT exam rescheduled

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Department of Examinations has announced the new date for the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination for Grade 12 students, which was postponed due to the adve... Read More


Suspect sentenced to death over murder

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A man found guilty of a murder committed 12 years ago in Lunugamwehera was sentenced to death today (11) by Hambantota High Court Judge, Priyantha Liyanage. The individual sente... Read More


Contempt of court motion filed against X-Press Pearl directors

Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- A motion has been filed before the Supreme Court requesting that the court conduct a hearing and impose suitable punishment on the Board of Directors of the X-Press Pearl shippin... Read More


Teachers' Union seeks emergency loans for disaster-hit educators

Srilanka, Dec. 10 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union is requesting that the government implement an urgent relief loan program for teachers and principals affected by the recent disaster. The General Secr... Read More


Heavy rains expected across multiple regions

Srilanka, Dec. 10 -- The Department of Meteorology issued a statement indicating that the Northeast Monsoon condition became established across the island. Showers or thundershowers are possible at t... Read More


Train services disrupted on main line

Srilanka, Dec. 10 -- A delay in train operations on the main line occurred, according to the Railway Department. The department stated that the delay occurred due to a signal error near the Alawwa ra... Read More


Three arrested in connection with Kosgama shooting

Srilanka, Dec. 10 -- Two men and a woman were taken into custody yesterday (09) by officers of the Homagama Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau in the Thummodara area concerning the attempted fat... Read More


Landslide site reactivated

Srilanka, Dec. 10 -- A landslide site in the Morahela - Meegolla area, which belongs to the Meegahakiwula Divisional Secretariat Division, became active again today (10) in the early morning. Meegaha... Read More