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Heavy rain expected across several provinces tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Showers may occur in several instances tomorrow within the North, East, and Puttalam district, according to the Department of Meteorology. Rain or thundershowers likely develop ... Read More


Four arrested for providing transport in Akuregoda double shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Four individuals suspected of providing transportation facilities to a shooter involved in the shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda were arrested by the police. The gr... Read More


Sri Lanka poses massive threat in Super 8s if conditions favour spin

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Sri Lanka will become a massive threat to other teams in the Super 8 round of this tournament if current playing conditions favor spin bowlers, according to veteran international... Read More


Shooter arrested in Akuregoda double murder investigation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A gunman involved in the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda was apprehended in Ambalangoda. Police confirmed that the Special Task Force (STF) conducted the arr... Read More


Nearly 9,000 penalized for seatbelt violations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Fines were imposed on approximately 9,000 drivers and passengers for failing to comply with mandatory seatbelt regulations on Sri Lanka's expressways. The Expressway Tourism Poli... Read More


Over 29,000 individuals inspected during crime and drug prevention drive

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Police inspected 29,165 individuals yesterday (20) alone under a crime and drug prevention program. Officers arrested 584 individuals on suspicion during these operations. Amon... Read More


Landslide red alerts issued for multiple districts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Evacuation notices and landslide warnings were issued for several districts due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) moved t... Read More


Vehicle abandoned in Akuressa following Devinuwara shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The car suspected to be used by the suspects in the Devinuwara shooting was discovered abandoned on a side road in the Akuressa area. Police recovered the vehicle today (21) and... Read More


Drivers urged to exercise caution on Colombo-Kandy Road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Motorists travelling between Lower Kadugannawa and Mawanella on the Colombo-Kandy main road must remain highly vigilant due to adverse weather conditions. The Disaster Managemen... Read More


Public consultation to begin over proposed electricity tariff hike

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka says public consultations on a proposed electricity tariff revision by the Ceylon Electricity Board will begin on February 25. Membe... Read More