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Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm are expected in several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Although the low-pressure area has moved away from the island, the Department of Meteorology forecasts that heavy rains exceeding 100 mm may occur at some places in five province... Read More


Conducting tuition classes for pre-school children is illegal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Holding tuition classes for pre-school children remains illegal, Early Childhood Development Authority Director H.M. Wasantha Herath said. Children of pre-school age should not ... Read More


Court orders update on shooting at Thusitha Halloluwa's vehicle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Colombo Crimes Division was today ordered by Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva to report the progress of the investigation into the attack and shooting at the vehicl... Read More


Open warrant issued for Premalal Jayasekara failing to appear in court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- An open arrest warrant was issued by the Supreme Court today(21) for former Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara after he failed to appear in court. Instructions were given throu... Read More


Transport Authority officer arrested over alleged Rs. 100 bribe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A timekeeping officer attached to the Gampaha Regional Office of the Road Passenger Transport Authority has been arrested over allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of ... Read More


Opposition requests parliamentary select committee over death of tusker Kawanthissa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The opposition decided to request a special parliamentary select committee to reveal the truth behind the tragic death of the tusker Kawanthissa, a national natural heritage of t... Read More


Government to proceed with plan to establish Kotte as administrative capital

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The government will proceed with the plan initiated under former President J. R. Jayewardene to establish Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte as Sri Lanka's administrative capital, Deputy ... Read More


Kavantissa's herd seen waiting at road crossing following death of beloved tusker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The death of tusker Kavantissa appears to have brought a change to a familiar scene at the Gatadivula-Kasikote elephant crossing in Galgamuwa, where a herd has reportedly been se... Read More


Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle Ice into Badulla prison hidden in shorts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A woman has been arrested at Badulla Prison for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected ice narcotics concealed inside a pair of shorts intended for a remand prisoner. The sub... Read More


Couple arrested in Welimada over Rs 8.2 million foreign job fraud

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Special Investigation Unit officers arrested a married couple in Welimada for allegedly defrauding job seekers of over Rs 8.2 million by pr... Read More