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Navy launches operation to retrieve damaged craft

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Dvora craft of the Sri Lanka Navy, which faced a mishap in the Angulana sea area yesterday (15), is submerged by now, the Sri Lanka Navy said. Operations to retrieve the cra... Read More


1,178 prison inmates escape over 6 years

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A total of 1,178 inmates have escaped from prisons during the 6 years from 2019 to 2025, a statistical report issued by the Department of Prisons has revealed. Accordingly, 153 ... Read More


Rumesh's number one position at risk

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga's close rival, Julian Weber of Germany, who currently remains at number 2 in the world rankings, managed to achieve a record throw of 90.40... Read More


Link between Shiran Basik and terrorist organisations revealed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- An alleged major drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who was brought to Sri Lanka from Dubai, has been engaged in transactions with terrorist organisations, Police Media Spokesman Assi... Read More


Water cutting ceremony of Kaduwela Pattini Devalaya today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The procession for the annual water cutting ceremony of the Kaduwela Siddha Rankadu Pattini Devalaya parades the streets today (16) from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Due to that, a special ... Read More


Indian tourists lead arrivals to Sri Lanka this year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- India emerged as the largest source of tourists to Sri Lanka this year, accounting for nearly one in every four international visitor arrivals, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism... Read More


Mount Lavinia shooting victim mistaken target

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Investigations into the shooting incident at Huludagoda road in Mount Lavinia have revealed that the motorcycle repair shop owner had been the intended target and the deceased is... Read More


Underworld links suspected in Huludagoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The shooting in Huludagoda road in Mount Lavinia yesterday is suspected to have been carried out alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker Sando, Police informed. The shoot... Read More


Sri Lanka holds world's most favourable view of India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A latest survey conducted by the Pew Research Centre revealed that Sri Lanka holds the most favourable view of India anywhere in the world, rated at 79 percent. "Ratings of Indi... Read More


Special committee appointed to probe Angulana naval mishap

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A special committee consisting of experts was appointed to conduct a preliminary investigation into the Dvora of the Sri Lanka Navy that faced a mishap in the Angulana sea area, ... Read More