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Sri Lankan scientist Asha de Vos recognised at UN event

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Sri Lankan marine biologist Asha de Vos was honored on the opening day of the United Nations General Assembly, where her portrait was displayed on the main silver screen to mark... Read More


SriLankan cancels Dubai flight

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Srilankan Airlines canceled flights UL231 and UL232 scheduled to travel between Colombo and Dubai on March 16, 17, 18, 21, and 24. Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More


Five arrested with suspected archaeological artefacts

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Dehiattakandiya Police arrested five individuals, including three women, for transporting a Buddha statue of suspected archaeological value and several gemstones in a three-whee... Read More


Maduru Oya helicopter crash case suspended pending report

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Dehiattakandiya Magistrate S.M.S.V.G. Jayawardena ordered to suspend the case regarding the crash of an Air Force helicopter into the Maduru Oya reservoir until the final report... Read More


Body suspected to have been electrocuted found

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The body of a man suspected to have died from electrocution was discovered today (16) in a paddy field in the Kadana area of Horana, according to Horana Headquarters Police. Th... Read More


Body found behind public stadium building

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Mathugama Police discovered the body of a male behind a building located within the Mathugama Public Stadium. The body was found during an investigation conducted yesterday (15... Read More


Navy seizes 250kg of cocaine in Beruwala

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy reported the recovery of nearly 250kg of cocaine from a multiday fishing trawler intercepted in the seas off Beruwala today (16). The vessel was escorted to ... Read More


Man dies in unauthorised gem mine collapse

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A 36-year-old individual died today (16) after a soil mound collapsed at an unauthorised gem mine near the Kalu Ganga in the Wagawatta area of Horana. Horana Headquarters Polic... Read More


University student arrested with drugs and live ammunition

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A 25-year-old university student from Galle was arrested at his home in Batapola this afternoon (16) while in possession of 1,800 mg of 'ICE' and nine rounds of 9mm live ammunit... Read More


Every Wednesday declared a government holiday

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services has announced that Wednesday of every week will be a holiday for several key government sectors. This special holiday applies to:... Read More