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Tensions flare between monks and Colombo Municipal Council officials

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A heated confrontation broke out today (24) between the Maha Sangha, staging a satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park, demanding the release of the imprisoned Galagoda Aththe Gnanasar... Read More


Over 500 kilograms of Ice and Heroin seized off Matara coast

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A consignment of drugs weighing more than 500 kilograms, including crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, and heroin, was discovered off the coast of Thalalla in Matara,... Read More


Sri Lanka developing plan to recruit highly qualified personnel into education system, says Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says a systematic programme is being developed to bring highly qualified and skilled personnel into Sri Lanka's education system. She made ... Read More


Soldier killed, 11 injured in Army vehicle collision in Mannar

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A soldier has died, and 11 others have been injured after an Army vehicle crashed into a palmyrah tree in the Kiliyankudiyiruppu area along the Mannar-Thalaimannar main road this... Read More


Agriculture Minister inspects dairy farms in Kotagala

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Agriculture Minister K. D. Lal Kantha has visited the Hatton-Kotagala area to look into issues faced by local dairy farmers. During the visit, the Minister met dairy farmers ope... Read More


Sajith Premadasa says farmers have been left helpless despite promises by the government

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Sri Lanka's farming community has been left in a state of extreme difficulty, despite having entrusted the country's leadership to the son... Read More


Suspect arrested in Mawanella with firearms

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A suspect was arrested in the Kirigaha Junction area in Mawanella along with several weapons, including two pistols and a 12-bore firearm. The 34-year-old was arrested by the Ke... Read More


Unidentified body found on Kalutara beach

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- An unidentified body of a man believed to be around 50 years old has been found on the beach behind Kalutara Railway Station. Kalutara South Police said the body was discovered ... Read More


Japan invites Sri Lankans to design logo, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Government of Japan announced a public logo design competition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sri Lanka in 2027. According to ... Read More


Elephant underpass construction between Galgamuwa and Ambanpola completed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Construction of the elephant underpass at Kasikote, between Galgamuwa and Ambanpola, completed recently. Development work on the underpass, built beneath the railway line in an ... Read More