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Rainfall over 75 mm expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy rainfall ... Read More


Four killed in separate road incidents across the island over past 24 hours

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Four people have lost their lives in separate road incidents reported in several parts of the island over the past 24 hours, according to police. A 47-year-old man was killed in ... Read More


Iranian tankers off Sri Lanka put neutrality and US sanctions policy under scrutiny

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Sri Lanka is facing a delicate diplomatic dilemma over around 20 Iranian oil tankers stranded off its southwestern coast, with former diplomat Dr Dayan Jayatilleka calling on the ... Read More


Gnanasara Thera brought to Colombo Crimes Division following arrest

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was arrested by police at the Lenagala Aranya Senasanaya in Ihala Herassa, Pitigala, was brought to the Colombo Crimes Division last... Read More


Firearm used in 'Minuwangoda Tokka' murder found hidden beneath grave following interrogation of 'Konda Ranji'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Western Province North Crimes Division has recovered an automatic pistol hidden beneath a grave following the interrogation of suspect Ranjith Kumara, alias 'Konda Ranji', an ... Read More


GMOA calls for changes to proposed dog vaccination bill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Certain clauses within the proposed dog vaccination and registration bill pose obstacles to the ongoing rabies control project, according to the Government Medical Officers' Assoc... Read More


One killed in Trincomalee-Habarana road crash

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A fatal collision on the Trincomalee-Habarana road in the Kituluthuwa area has resulted in the death of one person earlier today. According to Agbopura police, the collision occu... Read More


Hiru CIA exposes alleged student abuse at Ocean University

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A lecturer at the Ocean University of Negombo has reportedly subjected students attending lectures to severe mental and physical harassment, according to revelations broadcast by ... Read More


FSP protest march triggers traffic congestion in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported in the area between Borella and Maradana, according to the police. Authorities stated that the gridlock was triggered by a protest marc... Read More


"Hiru Daruwo 2026" in full swing in Negombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Hiru TV is hosting its annual World Children's Day celebration, titled "Hiru Daruwo," commencing at 1.00 PM at the Negombo Beach Park, promising an unforgettable array of experien... Read More