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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


Inmate convicted in Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder dies

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- An inmate detained at Welikada Prison passed away this afternoon (11) after falling from a building, according to the Prison Media Spokesperson. The deceased, a 29-year-old resid... Read More


Heavy rain over 100mm predicted across several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Heavy rain exceeding 100mm may occur in many parts of the island within the next 24 hours due to the influence of a low-pressure area located north of Sri Lanka. The Department o... Read More


55 foreigners arrested in Dodanduwa for cybercrime

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- 55 foreign nationals engaged in a large-scale online financial fraud and cyber crime syndicate were arrested at a lodge in the Dodanduwa area today (11). The Deputy Inspector Gen... Read More


Police warn property owners over rise in rental fraud

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Property owners must exercise extreme caution as an increase in organised crime and fraudulent activities within lodges, houses, and commercial buildings offered on a rental or le... 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