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Walk for Peace reaches fourth day

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The 'Ehipassiko Walk for Peace' entered its fourth day today, commencing from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. Venerable Pannakara Thera, a Vietnamese monk, lead... Read More


Man arrested at Katunayake airport with Kush

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 33-year-old resident of Colombo was taken into custody by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Division at Katunayake Airport while in possession of 2 kg 505 g of kush. ... Read More


Rain expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Showers or thunderstorms likely occur in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Puttalam districts after 2:00 p.... Read More


Russian-made firearm and ammunition seized from S.F. Raju's residence

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A Russian-made 9mm firearm, one magazine, and 15 rounds of live ammunition were discovered hidden behind the Mitiyagoda residence of alleged organized criminal S.F. Raju, who re... Read More


Haputale labour official sentenced to prison for bribery

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- An official from the Haputale District Labour Office received a six-year prison sentence for accepting a bribe of Rs. 15,000 from a poultry farm owner in Wellawaya. Colombo Hig... Read More


Treasury heist of US$ 2.5mn to eat into reserves: Maithri Gunaratne

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The US$ 2.5 million heist involving Treasury funds will have a serious negative impact on Sri Lanka's foreign reserves position, President of the Free Lawyers Organisation and P... Read More


Asian Beach Games to conclude on April 30

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The 6th Asian Beach Games officially began with a grand ceremony in Sanya, China. Approximately 1,790 athletes from 45 countries are participating in the event, competing acros... Read More


Registration begins for Vesak Dansals island-wide

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The registration process for Dansals (alms-giving stalls) scheduled for the Vesak Poya festival is now underway. K.P. Boralessa, President of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspec... Read More


Liquor stores to close for Vesak

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- All liquor shops will remain closed on May 30 and 31 due to the National Vesak Festival. The Excise Commissioner General announced this decision via a statement. Following a C... Read More


Principal service competitive exam postponed indefinitely

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The competitive examination for recruitment to Grade 3 of the Sri Lanka Principal Service, originally scheduled for the 26th, is postponed until further notice. The Department ... Read More