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Curfew imposed on 3 Ragama GN divisions lifted

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The police curfew imposed on three Grama Niladhari divisions in Ragama has been lifted. Police had imposed the curfew, yesterday (01), on three Ragama Grama Niladhari divisions d... Read More


Foreigner caught at BIA with foreign cigarette haul

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Sri Lanka Customs officers at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested a foreign businessman who arrived from Chennai yesterday (01) after he attempted to ille... Read More


AG approves 22nd Constitutional Amendment to raise retirement age for superior court judges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Attorney General has given approval to the proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the retirement age for judges of the superior courts. The approval is sanctioned... Read More


Gunman in Dehiwala cemetery shooting caught in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The gunman linked to the shooting of the security guard at Dehiwala cemetery has been arrested by the Police while he was hiding in the Ambatalagama area of Mihintale. Questionin... Read More


Fake cops storm home in robbery, villagers catch suspect

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A group who introduced themselves as police officers had entered a house at Ritigala, Nawa Janapadaya, terrorised its occupants, and fled after robbing two gold chains and a mobil... Read More


World's largest Orchid blooms at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens after 16 years

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A cluster of blooms on the 'Giant Orchid,' considered the world's largest orchid plant, has flowered at the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens after roughly 16 years. This giant ... Read More


Bad weather claims 5 fishermen's lives

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The number of fishermen who died after setting out for fishing amid adverse weather conditions has now risen to five. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources also stated ... Read More


Mother and newborn both claimed by cengue just two days before birth

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A tragic incident has been reported from Wadduwa, where a mother lost her life along with her unborn child just two days before she was due to give birth. The deceased has been i... Read More


Rough seas ahead, Puttalam-Galle fishermen told to stay ashore

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that wind speeds in sea areas from Puttalam through Colombo to Galle may at times rise to between 50 and 60 kilometres per hour, and th... Read More


Galle to Pottuvil seas to see strong winds, fishermen warned

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that wind speeds in sea areas from Galle through Hambantota to Pottuvil could rise to between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour. According... Read More