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Solar users asked to switch off rooftop systems again tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The System Operator (Private) Company has requested that rooftop solar panel systems be switched off tomorrow (31) as well, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The company says the decis... Read More


Kadawatha-Ragama road to Ganemulla Roundabout closed

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The road from the Kadawatha-Ragama Road tunnel section up to the Ganemulla Roundabout has been temporarily closed. Police say the closure will remain in effect until the 2nd of n... Read More


Tourist arrivals surpass 1 million mark

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The number of tourists who have visited Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded the one million mark. Accordingly, a total of 1,010,807 tourists have arrived in the country durin... Read More


Duo nabbed at BIA with drugs worth over Rs.40mn

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Two suspects have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 4 kg and 104 g of 'kush' narcotics valued at over Rs. 40 million. The Police said the suspects ar... Read More


Ruwanweli Seya VIhara chief takes temporary charge of Atamasthana duties

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Following the directive of the Malwathu Chapter Karaka Maha Sangha Council, the Atamasthana Committee has appointed Ven. Ithalawetunuwe Gnathilaka Thero to temporarily carry out t... Read More


"Hiru Uththama Dathu Wandana" to commence at historic Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- In conjunction with the Hiru Shakya Sinha Mangalya, all arrangements have been completed to commence the "Hiru Uththama Dathu Wandana " (Sacred Relic Veneration), dedicated to the... Read More


Mahiyangana Stupa illuminated as thousands gather in devotion

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- To mark the sacred birth, enlightenment, and the Parinibbana or the passing away, of Lord Buddha, "Hiru Shakya Sinha Mangalya" organised with devotion by the Hiru Media Network, i... Read More


3 boys go missing after swimming in Kalametiya sea

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Three boys aged 12, 17, and 18 have gone missing after going for a swim at the Kalametiya beach in Hungama. The Police said that a special search operation is currently underway,... Read More


Hiru Shakya Singha ceremony at historic Mahiyanganaya temple tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- To mark the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, the Hiru Shakya Singha Ceremony, organised by the Hiru Media Network, including Hiru TV and Hiru FM, will be held at the historic Mahiyangana... Read More


Father remanded over deaths of two kids in lodge fire

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The father of two children who died in a fire at a lodge in Batticaloa town has been remanded until the 1st of next month after being produced before the Batticaloa Magistrate's C... Read More