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Woman remanded over street dog's death

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- Homagama Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya yesterday (25) ordered the remand until December 9 of a female suspect arrested in connection with a motor car driven by her striking and k... Read More


Overnight Policy Rate remains unchanged

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- The Central Bank decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Interest Rate (OPR) at 7.75. The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka made this decision yesterday (25)... Read More


Colombo-Kandy main road reopens

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- The main Colombo-Kandy road, which was closed at the Lower Kadugannawa area, was opened for traffic. The road was temporarily closed due to landslides and rock falls that occurre... Read More


2 dead after car falls into Rathmal Oya

Srilanka, Nov. 26 -- Police stated that a car skidded off the road in Wennappuwa, plunging into the Rathmal Oya, resulting in the deaths of a 38-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman. Published by HT ... Read More


Landslide risk forces Pettigala evacuations

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- Approximately 30 people in the Pettigala area of Balangoda were relocated to safe places due to a landslide risk. The District Disaster Management Centre stated the residents wer... Read More


Deduru Oya and Kala Wewa gates opened amidst heavy rain

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- The Deduru Oya reservoir has had six sluice gates opened by four feet each due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. The Regional Irrigation Engineer's Office reported that this measure... Read More


Teenage girl ends life following breakup

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- A 17-year-old female school student in the Vaddukoddai Moolei area of Jaffna took her own life by hanging yesterday (24), reportedly following a breakup. The deceased was identif... Read More


Suspect arrested over deadly bar assault

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- Kankesanthurai Police arrested one suspect yesterday (24) in connection with the killing of a person following an assault at a liquor bar in the Ponnaleikadduwan area of Jaffna. ... Read More


Opposition leader proves police report needs Civil Defense certificate

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated in Parliament today (25) he can prove with evidence that the requirement for a certificate from the Civil Defense Committee Chairm... Read More


Preschools in Uva province closed indefinitely

Srilanka, Nov. 25 -- The Uva Province Early Childhood Development Authority took steps to temporarily close all preschools in the Uva Province starting today (25) until further notice, due to the prev... Read More