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Chinese national found dead at housing complex

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A Chinese woman residing in a housing complex in the Kohuwala area was discovered deceased, according to police reports. Authorities located the body following a tip-off receiv... Read More


All Department for Registration of Persons offices closed tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Public services at the Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) head office and all regional branches will be temporarily suspended tomorrow (24) following a technical break... Read More


Broadcasters Guild warns against exclusion from new commission talks

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Broadcasters Guild of Sri Lanka has hit back at the government over a new concept paper for an Independent Media Commission, claiming the proposals were developed without an... Read More


Bus associations suspend operations, fare increase of over 10% planned

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Heavy queues appeared at bus stands this morning (23) following a decision by several private bus associations to withdraw from operations until a fare revision is implemented. ... Read More


Government hospitals to issue two months of clinic medicine at once

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Patients receiving medicine from government hospital clinics will now receive a two-month supply in a single visit instead of the usual one-month quota. Health Deputy Minister ... Read More


Three-wheeler fares hiked

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Three-wheeler fares have increased by Rs. 10 effective today (23), following an announcement by the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority. Under the new fare stru... Read More


Military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure suspended

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Donald Trump says there have been "productive conversations" about a "complete and total resolution" to the conflict in the Middle East. He says he will "postpone any and all s... Read More


India tour of Ireland for T20I series announced

SriLanka, March 22 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the Senior Indian Men's Team tour of Ireland for a two-match T20I series in June this year. The Men in... Read More


Eighty-year-old arrested with massive stock of diesel

SriLanka, March 22 -- An 80-year-old man was taken into police custody yesterday (21) for the illegal possession of 2,200 litres of diesel without a valid permit. Hungama Police discovered the fuel c... Read More


Man dies following wild elephant attack in Diyabeduma

SriLanka, March 22 -- A 61-year-old resident of Attanakadawala died after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Konduruwawa area of Diyabeduma. The victim was travelling by motorcycle with another... Read More