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Warm weather expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Monaragala Districts are expected to experience daytime heat index levels needing special attention, accor... Read More


Special traffic plan for first Kumbal procession of the Kandy Esala Festival

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Police implemented a special traffic plan for the first Kumbal procession of the historic Kandy Esala Festival. Scheduled to parade from tomorrow (18) until August 28, the festi... Read More


Japan extends Rs. 591 million grant to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Japan provided grant assistance of 282 million Japanese yen, valued at approximately 591 million rupees, to Sri Lanka for the Human Resource Development Scholarship project. The... Read More


Buddhika Hewawasam resigns as SLTDA Chairman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam has resigned from his position with effect from tomorrow (18). In a letter addressed to the Ministry,... Read More


Navy launches operation to retrieve damaged craft

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The Dvora craft of the Sri Lanka Navy, which faced a mishap in the Angulana sea area yesterday (15), is submerged by now, the Sri Lanka Navy said. Operations to retrieve the cra... Read More


1,178 prison inmates escape over 6 years

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A total of 1,178 inmates have escaped from prisons during the 6 years from 2019 to 2025, a statistical report issued by the Department of Prisons has revealed. Accordingly, 153 ... Read More


Rumesh's number one position at risk

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Javelin throw champion Rumesh Tharanga's close rival, Julian Weber of Germany, who currently remains at number 2 in the world rankings, managed to achieve a record throw of 90.40... Read More


Link between Shiran Basik and terrorist organisations revealed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- An alleged major drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who was brought to Sri Lanka from Dubai, has been engaged in transactions with terrorist organisations, Police Media Spokesman Assi... Read More


Water cutting ceremony of Kaduwela Pattini Devalaya today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The procession for the annual water cutting ceremony of the Kaduwela Siddha Rankadu Pattini Devalaya parades the streets today (16) from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Due to that, a special ... Read More


Economic analysts warn of 'vehicle price mafia'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The existence of a mafia influence behind the arbitrary increase of imported vehicle prices cannot be rejected, Senior Professor Aminda Methsila Perera of the Wayamba University ... Read More