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Heavy rain over 100mm predicted across several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Heavy rain exceeding 100mm may occur in many parts of the island within the next 24 hours due to the influence of a low-pressure area located north of Sri Lanka. The Department o... Read More


55 foreigners arrested in Dodanduwa for cybercrime

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- 55 foreign nationals engaged in a large-scale online financial fraud and cyber crime syndicate were arrested at a lodge in the Dodanduwa area today (11). The Deputy Inspector Gen... Read More


Police warn property owners over rise in rental fraud

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Property owners must exercise extreme caution as an increase in organised crime and fraudulent activities within lodges, houses, and commercial buildings offered on a rental or le... Read More


Court to hear Shashi Weerawansa case in August

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the case against Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, to be called on August 25 regarding allegations of obtaining a... Read More


National agriculture programme to begin in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The special national agricultural programme 'Isuru Genena Yalak' is scheduled to commence on the 14th of May, according to the Director General of Agriculture, Doctor Thushara Wic... Read More


Young man dies after boat capsizes

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A 28-year-old resident of Pannipitiya drowned yesterday (10) when a boat carrying a group of youths overturned in the Kirimatiyawa Tank within the Kekirawa Police division. Polic... Read More


Man fatally attacked with blunt weapon

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A 52-year-old resident of Kodikanda, Embilipitiya, lost his life last night (10) after being attacked with a blunt weapon. Police Headquarters stated that the incident occurred i... Read More


Detention orders sought for 'Batuwatte Chamara'

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Detention orders are expected for Manoj Suranga Liyanage, also known as "Batuwatte Chamara," an alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker recently extradited from Azerbaijan.... Read More


India, Sri Lanka discuss USD 450mn reconstruction package

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A special meeting was held yesterday (May 10) between the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, and the Indian High Commissio... Read More


Fire breaks out in multi-storey building

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A fire erupted in a multi-storey building located directly opposite the Dam Street Police Station in Colombo. The Fire Service Department stated ten fire engines were deployed to... Read More