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Rough seas expected from Matara to Pottuvil, fishermen advised to stay ashore

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources issued an emergency warning to the entire fishing community to avoid engaging in fishing activities within the sea areas from Mat... Read More


Army Commander calls on Chief Prelates of Malwaththa and Asgiriya Chapters

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne called on the Most Venerable Chief Prelates and Deputy Chief Prelates of the Malwaththa and Asgiriya Chapters in Ka... Read More


Three Hettipola shops selling motorcycles at higher prices fined by court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Three motorcycle shops in the Hettipola area were fined by the Hettipola Magistrate's Court for selling motorcycles at prices higher than those fixed by dealers and for failing to... Read More


Brothers arrested for allegedly smuggling narcotics to inmate

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Two brothers who were carrying narcotics hidden in food packets to visit their imprisoned brother were arrested, the Anguruwatota police said. The arrested are residents of Horan... Read More


Kuwait-Colombo SriLankan Airline flights resume

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- SriLankan Airline flights between Kuwait and Colombo, which were suspended, resume from this afternoon, the Civil Aviation Authority announced. The flights were temporarily suspe... Read More


Applications called for Public Service Netball Tournament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Applications are called for the 2026 Public Service Netball Tournament, which is scheduled to be held from September 16 to 19 at the Valarmathi Grounds in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna. ... Read More


Traffic congestion at Galanigama on Southern Expressway

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Traffic congestion was reported in the Galanigama area on the Southern Expressway. Vehicular movement has been limited to one lane due to an ongoing maintenance. A vehicle exper... Read More


Anuradhapura Gambirigaswewa hospital at risk of closure, No doctor

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Anuradhapura Gambirigaswewa Primary Medical Care Unit is at risk of closure due to the absence of a doctor, residents said. Residents faced severe difficulty because a doctor is ... Read More


Dengue cases exceed 89,000

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The total number of dengue patients reported in the country during this year so far is 89,033, the National Dengue Control Unit pointed out. Within the first 07 days in August, 3... Read More


Government prioritises public security as national security stands established, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- National security is secured to the maximum, and the government's attention is currently focused on securing public security, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said. Th... Read More