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Rain is expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Showers or thundershowers are likely in many parts of the island this afternoon, according to the Department of Meteorology. Rainfall is specifically expected in the Western, S... Read More


Ranawaka's Mobile to be produced in Court for Forensic Analysis

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The mobile phone belonging to former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka will be taken into custody through the court on April 29 to obtain a phone analysis report related to a ca... Read More


Three drowned in separate reservoir incidents

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Three individuals who travelled to spend the New Year holidays died yesterday (16) after drowning while bathing in two reservoirs in the Kuttigala and Mahawa areas. Two men los... Read More


Two suspects arrested with ten protected star tortoises

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Ten star tortoises, a protected animal species in the country, were found in the possession of two suspects arrested by officers of the Puttalam Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit.... Read More


Young woman dies following sharp weapon attack

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- A 28-year-old young woman residing in the Welioya Estate area of Hatton was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon early this morning (17). Watawala Police stated that the victim... Read More


Air Force sergeant's body recovered after motorcycle plunges into canal

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The body of a Sri Lanka Air Force Sergeant who went missing after his motorcycle plunged into a canal in the Kalugolla area of Inginiyagala was recovered yesterday (16). Accord... Read More


New Power Ministry Secretary appointed

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- G. M. R. D. Aponsu is the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, following an appointment by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The appointment letter was handed over by the... Read More


Public invited to report coal fraud

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Information regarding alleged fraud and corruption in coal imports should be submitted to the newly appointed Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry, according to Minister V... Read More


SLPP alleges misuse of law to suppress opposition

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Current government leaders are exerting heavy and direct influence on law enforcement agencies in a manner never seen under any previous president or head of state. Sagara Kari... Read More


Energy Minister Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resigns

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Energy Ministry Secretary Professor Udayanga Hemapala resigned from their respective positions. They submitted their resignation letters to ... Read More