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Severe lightning warning issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory for severe lightning in parts of the Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North-Central provinces, as well as the Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Ku... Read More


Inflation soars in April

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The overall rate of inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) rose to 5.4% on a year-on-year basis in April 2026. The Department of Census and Statistics... Read More


Man dies after falling from jackfruit tree

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A 44-year-old resident of the Sinhapitiya area died last night (29) at the Gampola Hospital after falling from a jackfruit tree, according to the police. Preliminary investigat... Read More


Finance Ministry official, interdicted over missing USD 2.5 million, takes own life

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- An assistant director of the External Resources Department of the General Treasury, suspended in connection with a $2.5 million financial fraud, took his own life. The police s... Read More


Pharmacy owner fined for displaying expired infant formula

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- An owner of a private pharmacy received a fine of Rs. 100,000 from the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (30) for displaying expired infant formula packets unfit for human consum... Read More


Illegal liquor hidden in water bottles busted in Mahara raid

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A major racket involving the sale of illicit liquor disguised as bottled water was uncovered by the island-wide Excise Special Operations Unit. Officials discovered the operati... Read More


Sri Lanka's One Love Reggae Festival 2026 Officially Moves to August

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Organisers have officially confirmed that the ONE LOVE Reggae Festival 2026 will be held from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August 2026 in Bentota, Sri Lanka, following an earlier po... Read More


Four women arrested for drunk driving

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Anguruwatota Police arrested four women in the Remuna area while they were travelling on motorbikes under the influence of alcohol. Police say the four individuals had consumed... Read More


Parliament to debate $2.5 million treasury transfer

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A debate requested by the opposition regarding the transfer of $ 2.5 million from the General Treasury to another account will take place during the next parliamentary week. Sp... Read More


Rallies and May Day marches organised across the island

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Labourers worldwide mark the 140th International Workers' Day tomorrow (01). Political parties and trade unions completed all preparations to hold commemorations, processions, a... Read More