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Showers expected in a few districts today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the isla... Read More


Special security operations for festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A dedicated "Operations Room" at the Army Headquarters is now active to maintain public safety and order during the upcoming festive period, following instructions from the Defen... Read More


Tension erupts during a protest near Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A heated situation developed near the Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in Kankesanthurai during a protest organised by a group including Member of Parliament S. Sridharan. The unrest bega... Read More


Indian and Chinese high-level delegations to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in the island this afternoon (22) for an official visit focused on providing a relief package for those affe... Read More


Business manager loses life in Ambalangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A shooting occurred this morning (22) inside a business establishment in Ambalangoda town. Police confirmed that the manager of the premises died as a result of the attack. Two ... Read More


Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Israel

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, mentioned via a Facebook post that he will be undertaking an official visit to the State of Israe... Read More


Rugby Union to investigate Nittawela match clash

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- An investigation into the clash that occurred during yesterday's (21) rugby match in Kandy will commence once the match commissioners' reports are received. Sri Lanka Rugby Presi... Read More


Two businessmen arrested for smuggling gems

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport departure terminal arrested two Sri Lankan passengers attempting to smuggle a stock of gemstones valued at Rs. 32 million to China. Th... Read More


Past Pupils' Association requests inquiry into Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya awards controversy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Past Pupils' Association (PPA) of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo, stated the controversial incident at the recent annual colours awards ceremony. The PPA noted that... Read More


Wild elephant damages paddy warehouse

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Property and grain stocks sustained damage after a wild elephant broke into the Weerawila warehouse belonging to the Paddy Marketing Board early this morning (22). Regional Mana... Read More