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Over 950,000 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- 951,742 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka between January 1 and May 17. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority stated that 75,465 tourists arrived during the first 17 days ... Read More


Probe launched into theft of historic lightning conductor at Nuwara Eliya Post Office

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- An investigation has been launched by the Nuwara Eliya Police into the theft of a historically valuable lightning conductor installed at the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office buil... Read More


Three Motorcyclists arrested over reckless driving

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Three motorcyclists have been arrested following a video circulating on social media showing a motorcycle procession in the Northern Province during commemorative events, in which... Read More


Sajith calls for stronger child rights and nutrition programmes

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that even amid the severe economic and social challenges faced by the country today, parents must not neglect their responsibility to prior... Read More


Over 27,000 people affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- As the southwest monsoon gradually establishes across the island, adverse weather conditions have affected 27,419 people belonging to 6,907 families in six districts as of 6.00 p.... Read More


Police probe theft at historic Sandagiri Seya

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Police have launched a special investigation after a burglary was reported at the historic Sandagiri Seya Stupa in Hanthana, Kandy, a site revered by both local and international ... Read More


SJB wins control of Hiriyala Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya secured the power of the Hiriyala Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. Four members from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, two members from the National People... Read More


Heavy rains over 100mm expected tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology says heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is likely in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, and in the Galle and Matara Districts tomorrow (23)... Read More


Student injured in bus-tipper truck collision

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A school student got injured and was admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital following a road accident this morning (22) at the Norwood Venture Estate area on the Hatton-Bagawanthal... Read More


Two wards at Chilaw Hospital flooded

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Due to prevailing rainy weather conditions, Wards 4 and 15 of the Chilaw General Hospital have been flooded. A hospital spokesperson said that patients receiving treatment in tho... Read More