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Women stage protest in Bogawantalawa demanding estate workers' rights

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- A group of women staged a march and protest in Bogawantalawa town today (18), demanding the rights of estate workers. According to our reporters, the march and demonstration wer... Read More


President vows to eradicate drug networks and underworld gangs to protect children

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to completely dismantle drug trafficking networks and underworld criminal gangs to create a country where children can li... Read More


Sri Lanka's first passenger drone set for maiden flight at Port City

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Sri Lanka is preparing to launch its first passenger transport drone, which has arrived in the country and is expected to make its maiden flight at Colombo Port City by the end o... Read More


Independent investigation into Kavantissa's death, says Environment Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Environment Minister Dr Dhammika Patabendi says a comprehensive and independent investigation will be conducted into the death of the tusker Kavantissa. The Minister made the an... Read More


Embankment collapse damages two houses in Haputale following heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- An embankment collapsed following heavy rainfall, sending soil onto two houses near the railway line in Haputale town. The incident caused partial damage to both houses. Howeve... Read More


Litro releases 350,000 gas cylinders as another shipment arrives today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Litro Gas Company announced that it released 350,000 gas cylinders to the market on the 16th, yesterday (17) and today (18) to address the ongoing shortage of Litro gas. Meanwhi... Read More


Suspect detained for questioning after weapons haul found at Kirindiwela cinema

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- A 38-year-old suspect arrested after firearms, hand grenades and live ammunition were discovered at a cinema in the Kirindiwela-Hanwella Road area is being detained for questioni... Read More


Body of 70-year-old father of three recovered from Wellawatte beach

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The body of a 70-year-old father of three, who reportedly jumped into the sea in Dehiwala in an apparent suicide, was recovered from the Wellawatte coastline near the Boswell are... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa transferred to Nawaloka Hospital for further treatment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was granted bail while receiving inpatient treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, was transferred to Nawaloka Private Hospital for... Read More


Environment Ministry calls for police probe into Kavantissa's death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Ministry of Environment has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), requesting an urgent and comprehensive investigation into the death of Kavantissa, the tusker th... Read More