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Five containers of highly concentrated nitric acid discovered following Defence Ministry tip-off

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Customs said it discovered five containers carrying highly concentrated nitric acid following information received through the Ministry of Defence. Speaking at a press... Read More


Satyagraha seeking Gnanasara Thera's release enters ninth day amid court proceedings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A satyagraha launched by a group of Maha Sangha at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bo... Read More


Conflicting figures on Sri Lanka's dog population presented in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A government minister and a deputy minister have presented conflicting figures in Parliament regarding Sri Lanka's total dog population. Speaking in Parliament yesterday (23), D... Read More


Bay of Bengal system likely to develop into cyclone by October 26, Met Department warns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal in the vicinity of the North Andaman Islands is likely to develop into a depression by today (October 24), while remaining in the sam... Read More


Five-year-old child and father of two electrocuted by electric fence in Aralaganwila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A five-year-old child and a 41-year-old father of two died after coming into contact with an electric wire installed around a house to protect it from wild elephants in the Dayas... Read More


Suspect arrested in Mawanella with firearms

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A suspect was arrested in the Kirigaha Junction area in Mawanella along with several weapons, including two pistols and a 12-bore firearm. The 34-year-old was arrested by the Ke... Read More


Unidentified body found on Kalutara beach

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- An unidentified body of a man believed to be around 50 years old has been found on the beach behind Kalutara Railway Station. Kalutara South Police said the body was discovered ... Read More


Japan invites Sri Lankans to design logo, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Government of Japan announced a public logo design competition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sri Lanka in 2027. According to ... Read More


Elephant underpass construction between Galgamuwa and Ambanpola completed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Construction of the elephant underpass at Kasikote, between Galgamuwa and Ambanpola, completed recently. Development work on the underpass, built beneath the railway line in an ... Read More


Properties worth Rs. 25 million linked to drugs frozen

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has taken steps to freeze properties in Panadura worth Rs. 25 million, reportedly belonging to an associate of drug trafficker Kudu Sali... Read More