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Skeletal remains suspected to be of missing monk discovered

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Skeletal remains suspected to be of Venerable Bambaragala Abayawansa Thera, who had been missing for several months from the Debaragala Forest Hermitage, were found in a dense for... Read More


It is shameful to refer to military medals as 'pieces of iron': Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- "They are trivialising the victories that war heroes achieved by sacrificing their lives. The war hero's medal, the war hero's emblem, the war hero's pride, the very medal that is... Read More


Navy joins national dengue control effort

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Sri Lanka Navy supports the 'National Dengue Prevention Programme' series, which runs from July 5 to 12 in collaboration with the 'Clean Sri Lanka' Secretariat, the National D... Read More


Army launches nationwide dengue prevention operation

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A large-scale dengue control and public awareness programme took place across the island today (05), targeting areas with a high risk of disease transmission. The operation, orga... Read More


Negombo Prison inmates stage rooftop protest

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Female inmates of the Negombo Prison started a protest today (05) climbing onto the roof following the violent clash between two groups of prisoners earlier in the afternoon. Mal... Read More


Negombo prison clash leaves 34 injured

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The number of inmates requiring medical treatment following a violent altercation between two groups at Negombo Prison this afternoon (05) rose to 34. Two individuals died after ... Read More


Clash at Negombo Prison-12 hospitalised

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Twelve inmates were admitted to hospital after a clash occurred between two groups at the Negombo Prison, according to hospital sources. The cause of the unrest and the subsequen... Read More


Strong wind warning issued

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Department of Meteorology warns that wind speeds may increase between 55 and 65 kilometers per hour in sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai through Mannar to ... Read More


Thief nabbed after late-night bus trip leads to Horana break-ins

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Horana Headquarters Police have arrested a suspect along with two individuals in possession of stolen property, following the theft of a stock of modern mobile phones worth nearly... Read More


'I invite everyone to protect the rights of all,' says Sajith

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa states that the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary exist within our country's constitution to safeguard democracy. He emphasised tha... Read More