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Police officer dies during illegal sand smuggling raid

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A police officer died after being struck by a tractor transporting sand during a raid on an illegal smuggling operation in the Veerabhadra Koviladi area of Thenmaradchi, Jaffna.... Read More


Water cut for several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A five-hour water suspension will affect several areas tomorrow (29) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM due to a power outage at the Ambatale water treatment plant. The National Water Sup... Read More


Motor Traffic Commissioner General further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe remains in remand custody until next Monday (30). The Criminal Investigation Department arrested him in connection with ... Read More


Health and safety warnings issued as extreme heat persists

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Physical and mental well-being face potential risks due to the ongoing intense heat, according to Medical Specialist Sarath Gamini de Silva of the Sri Lanka Medical Institute. ... Read More


Evening showers expected today

SriLanka, March 27 -- Showers or thundershowers may develop in parts of the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Galle, Matara, Kalutara, and Nuwara Eliya districts during the evening or night today (27). Th... Read More


Sweet prices to stay the same for now

SriLanka, March 27 -- Prices for sweets, including biscuits, ice cream, and chocolate, will not increase, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Trade. The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers ... Read More


More details revealed on monk killed in leopard attack

SriLanka, March 27 -- A foreign monk practicing meditation in the Bambaragasthalawa area passed away following a leopard strike. Environmentalist Nayanaka Ranwella, Secretary of the Wildlife Conserva... Read More


Russia pledges comprehensive support to Sri Lanka.

SriLanka, March 27 -- Assistance across energy, technology, and machinery sectors remains available to Sri Lanka as it navigates challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Russian Deputy... Read More


Russia pledges comprehensive support to Sri Lanka

SriLanka, March 27 -- Assistance across energy, technology, and machinery sectors remains available to Sri Lanka as it navigates challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Russian Deputy... Read More


Irregular procurement of health supplies violated fundamental rights, says Supreme Court

SriLanka, March 27 -- Fundamental rights of the public were violated by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several others through the procurement of medical supplies from an unregistered ... Read More