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Kurunegala records highest temperature as heavy rain hits Kegalle

SriLanka, April 1 -- The Kurunegala district recorded a maximum temperature of 37C during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM today (1). The Department of Meteorology noted that the lowest temperatu... Read More


Two fatalities in separate motorcycle incidents

SriLanka, April 1 -- Two individuals lost their lives, and three others sustained serious injuries following separate motorcycle crashes in Parasangaswewa and Kandy yesterday (31) afternoon. In the P... Read More


Police officer suspended after arriving for inquiry while intoxicated

SriLanka, April 1 -- A police constable attached to the Kataragama Police Station faces immediate suspension after arriving in an intoxicated state to provide a statement at the Southern Province Spec... Read More


Three suspects arrested with illegal drug capsules

SriLanka, April 1 -- Kotahena Police seized a stock of 63,000 medicinal drug capsules worth millions of rupees and apprehended three suspects along with a cab during a special operation at St. Lucia's... Read More


Kotmale police officers hospitalised after wasp attack

SriLanka, April 1 -- Seven officers from the Kotmale Police were targeted by a wasp attack today (01) while attempting to raid an illegal liquor distillery in a forest reserve in the Vedamulla, Rambod... Read More


Man dies in wild elephant attack in Aiththiyamalai

SriLanka, April 1 -- A man died following a wild elephant attack today (01) in the Unnichchiya area of Aiththiyamalai in the Batticaloa district. Police identify the deceased as 69-year-old Aiyadurai... Read More


Russia considers energy supply to Sri Lanka

SriLanka, April 1 -- The Russian Federation is actively considering supplying energy resources to Sri Lanka to help avert a potential crisis amid the escalating Middle East conflict, visiting Deputy F... Read More


SJB holds protest in Melsiripura

SriLanka, April 1 -- A peaceful protest took place yesterday (31) in Hiriyala, Melsiripura, calling for the punishment of those involved in coal scams and a reduction in fuel, gas, and electricity pri... Read More


32% surge in worker remittances

SriLanka, April 1 -- Foreign remittances grew by 32% on a year-on-year basis during the first two months of this year. The Central Bank stated that official reserves stood at US$ 7.3 billion by the e... Read More


Megan Thee Stallion hospitalised

SriLanka, April 1 -- Rapper Megan Thee Stallion had to be taken to hospital mid-way through her performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, in New York on Tuesday night, her representative has confirmed... Read More