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State anointing ceremony scheduled at historic Natha Devalaya in Kandy

SriLanka, March 13 -- The state anointing ceremony, a central tradition of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is scheduled for April 15 at the historic Natha Devalaya in Kandy. Minister of Health and Me... Read More


Former CPC Chairman to appear before High Court

SriLanka, March 13 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (13) ordered the former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dhammika Ranatunga, to appear before the High Court once notices ... Read More


Parents demand justice after Kandy school tragedy

SriLanka, March 13 -- The parents' committee of a prominent international school in Kandy convened a special discussion today (13) to seek immediate justice for a student who died after being struck b... Read More


Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for multiple provinces

SriLanka, March 13 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory predicting scattered showers or thunderstorms across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well a... Read More


Remains of 45 Iranian sailors to be sent home

SriLanka, March 13 -- The bodies of 45 Iranian sailors, out of 84 who perished when the vessel Iris Dena was sunk in international waters off Galle, are scheduled to be repatriated to Iran today (13).... Read More


US military plane crashes in Iraq

SriLanka, March 13 -- An US aircraft has crashed in Iraq, the American military has confirmed. A military KC-135 refuelling plane went down after an "incident" involving two aircraft, with "hostile f... Read More


Two vessels seized with narcotics and firearms escorted to Dikowita

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Two vessels recently intercepted by the Navy while carrying a cache of illegal drugs and weapons are currently being escorted to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour. Authorities too... Read More


University student detained over drug possession

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The Kandy Magistrate's Court ordered a five-day detention for a university student arrested with quantities of hashish and kush in the Peradeniya area. Police took the third-ye... Read More


Two vessels with illegal cargo arrive at Dikowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Two vessels seized by the Navy while transporting a significant quantity of narcotics and firearms arrived at the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour. Authorities took five suspects int... Read More


Peiris clarifies President's duties remain constant at all times

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- A President remains in office 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and their role cannot be separated into official or private spheres. Former Minister Professor G.L. Peiris emphas... Read More