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Sajith Premadasa condemns alleged attack on monks at Viharamahadevi Park

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly condemned an alleged attack on Buddhist clergy who were chanting Pirith at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. In a statement, he sai... Read More


Islandwide power supply restored

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The islandwide power outage that occurred yesterday is fully restored. However, authorities have yet to announce the exact cause of the breakdown. Energy Minister Anura Karunat... Read More


First-ever Sri Lankan Police STF contingent departs for Haiti on UN Mission

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Marking a significant milestone in the history of the Sri Lanka Police, the first contingent of 45 members of the Police Special Task Force (STF) departed for Haiti on the 16th t... Read More


Army deploys 30 personnel to search 'Agbo'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Army has deployed a special team to assist in the search for the tusker Agbo. A team of 30 Army personnel is conducting search operations alongside wildlife office... Read More


Final rites of Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Sirivimala Thera on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Final rites of Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Sirivimala Thera, Deputy Chief Prelate of the Ramanna Sect and Chief Incumbent of the Getambe Rajopavanaramaya in Kandy is scheduled t... Read More


Women stage protest in Bogawantalawa demanding estate workers' rights

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- A group of women staged a march and protest in Bogawantalawa town today (18), demanding the rights of estate workers. According to our reporters, the march and demonstration wer... Read More


President vows to eradicate drug networks and underworld gangs to protect children

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to completely dismantle drug trafficking networks and underworld criminal gangs to create a country where children can li... Read More


Sri Lanka's first passenger drone set for maiden flight at Port City

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Sri Lanka is preparing to launch its first passenger transport drone, which has arrived in the country and is expected to make its maiden flight at Colombo Port City by the end o... Read More


Independent investigation into Kavantissa's death, says Environment Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Environment Minister Dr Dhammika Patabendi says a comprehensive and independent investigation will be conducted into the death of the tusker Kavantissa. The Minister made the an... Read More


Embankment collapse damages two houses in Haputale following heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- An embankment collapsed following heavy rainfall, sending soil onto two houses near the railway line in Haputale town. The incident caused partial damage to both houses. Howeve... Read More