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CUSTOMS DISMISSES WEAPON ALLEGATIONS IN CONTAINERS

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka Customs today (8) refuted allegations that over 300 containers that were released by the Port without inspection early this year, contained weapons, gold, or drugs. Spe... Read More


BLUE AND YELLOW MACAW STOLEN FROM DEHIWALA ZOO

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A blue and yellow macaw, has been stolen from its cage at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala. Security camera footage from a zoo shop captured the theft, which occurred ... Read More


3,500 POLICE DEPLOYED FOR POSON POYA DAY SECURITY

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- 3,500 police officers have been deployed for the security of devotees visiting Anuradhapura, Mihintale, and Atamasthana for Poson Poya from tomorrow. Acting Police Media Spokespe... Read More


WEATHER UPDATE: SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers across various parts of the island. Showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinc... Read More


SEVERAL NIGHT FOOD STALLS IN MARINE DRIVE FACE LEGAL ACTION

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Medical health officers from the Colombo Municipal Council conducted an inspection of night street food outlets operating along the stretch between Bambalapitiya to Wellawatte of ... Read More


PUCSL NEARS DECISION ON ELECTRICITY TARIFF INCREASE

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Public Utilities Commission said that the process of finalising electricity tariffs for the next six months is in its final stages. Its Director of Corporate Communications, ... Read More


CID PROBES ALLEGED ILLEGAL PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS AND PRISONER RELEASES

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Criminal Investigation Department has launched a special investigation into the alleged illegal use of presidential pardons to release other prisoners. The Police Media Divis... Read More


GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF IMPROPER TEACHER APPOINTMENTS FROM PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Teacher-Principal Trade Union Alliance alleges that the government is granting teacher appointments to a large number of individuals who obtained Bachelor of Education degrees... Read More


PARAMOTORING TEMPORARILY HALTED ON BENTOTA-ALUTHGAMA BEACHES AMIDST COMPLAINTS

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The Tourism Development Authority has decided to temporarily suspend paramotoring, a popular tourist attraction, on the Bentota and Aluthgama beaches. Speaking to Hiru News, Tour... Read More


EDUCATION MINISTRY ISSUES STRICT DENGUE AND CHIKUNGUNYA GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOLS AMIDST RISING CASES

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Health officials report that schoolchildren aged between 5 and 19 years account for the highest percentage of dengue cases currently being recorded across Sri Lanka. In response,... Read More