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Contaminated water sources identified in Deniyaya

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Water sources supplying the Deniyaya town and local schools are reportedly unsafe for consumption. Southern Province Director of Health Services N.G.S. Panditharathna stated that... Read More


Sajith Premadasa congratulates actor Vijay on political victory

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sajith Premadasa, offered his congratulations to the actor and politician Vijay as he embarks on a fresh chapter for the Indian state of ... Read More


Sri Lanka to target high-quality tourism investments

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lanka focuses on attracting premium tourism investments and internationally recognised hotel brands to strengthen the hospitality sector and enhance long-term industry value. ... Read More


Central bank becomes net dollar seller after 22 months

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lanka's Central Bank acted as a net seller of US dollars in April, marking the first such occurrence in nearly two years as the country works to meet reserve targets agreed wi... Read More


Remittance inflows show resilience despite regional tensions

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lankan migrant workers sent 767.9 million US dollars back to the country in April, maintaining a strong flow of foreign exchange despite the escalating conflict involving Iran... Read More


Court to hear Shashi Weerawansa case in August

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the case against Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, to be called on August 25 regarding allegations of obtaining a... Read More


National agriculture programme to begin in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The special national agricultural programme 'Isuru Genena Yalak' is scheduled to commence on the 14th of May, according to the Director General of Agriculture, Doctor Thushara Wic... Read More


Young man dies after boat capsizes

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A 28-year-old resident of Pannipitiya drowned yesterday (10) when a boat carrying a group of youths overturned in the Kirimatiyawa Tank within the Kekirawa Police division. Polic... Read More


Man fatally attacked with blunt weapon

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A 52-year-old resident of Kodikanda, Embilipitiya, lost his life last night (10) after being attacked with a blunt weapon. Police Headquarters stated that the incident occurred i... Read More


Detention orders sought for 'Batuwatte Chamara'

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Detention orders are expected for Manoj Suranga Liyanage, also known as "Batuwatte Chamara," an alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker recently extradited from Azerbaijan.... Read More