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PM requests to show love and kindness to street pets

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A request to show love and kindness to pets living on the streets is being made. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya mentioned this while participating in a programme conducted by... Read More


Probe into former IGP's death continues with firearm analysis

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The pistol suspected to have been used by former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne to commit suicide will be referred to the Government Analyst for further investiga... Read More


Fourth Kataragama Esala Perahera parade tonight

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The fourth procession of the Esala Perahera of the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya parades the streets tonight (18). The procession commences parading the streets at th... Read More


Senior Police officers and monk linked to Harak kata extortion case... Bribery Commission reveals

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Three suspects arrested over allegedly demanding bribes to facilitate organised criminal Hararak Kata have been remanded further until the 28th of this month. Colombo Chief Magi... Read More


Kesbewa Urban Council installs CCTV to catch litterers

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- CCTV cameras have been installed at various locations to identify individuals dumping rubbish on public roads and take legal action against offenders. The Kesbewa Urban Council ... Read More


Hiru Mega Blast annual concert today

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Hiru Mega Blast anniversary concert, described as a massive performing experience in Sri Lankan media art, is set to take place tonight (18) at the Horana City Council Stadiu... Read More


Spending 13 years in current school education system viewed as waste of time - Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A view built up within society that spending a period of 13 years within the current school education system constitutes a waste of time. Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya st... Read More


World scout representatives pledge full support to eradicate illicit drugs

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The World Scout Movement Asia-Pacific regional representatives currently touring the country pledge the full support of the scout movement by sharing foreign experiences and succ... Read More


Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.2 million mark this year

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The number of tourists visiting the country surpassed the 1.2 million mark. The total number of tourist arrivals until July 15 stood at 1,236,695, according to the Tourism Devel... Read More


Wind speed to rise in several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Wind speeds across several areas of the island may increase tomorrow (19), the Department of Meteorology states. The department notes that wind speeds could rise to between 40 a... Read More