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Gregory Lake sluice gates opened amid heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Sluice gates of Gregory Lake were opened today (04) afternoon as the water level of the lake elevated rapidly following heavy rainfall, the Nuwara Eliya Disaster Management Unit s... Read More


Delft Island set for tourism boost

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A special programme was initiated to accelerate tourist arrivals by developing tourist attractions in the Northern Province. Accordingly, Delft Island, with its Dutch-era monumen... Read More


Bribe offer to Theldeniya OIC foiled, suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A person who attempted to offer a bribe of Rs. 500,000 to the Theldeniya Headquarters Police Inspector was arrested inside the police station. The bribe was to release a drug tra... Read More


Appeal Court directs HC to hear bribery cases against Johnston Fernando

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Court of Appeal five-judge bench ordered the High Court today (04) to try five cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) again... Read More


Delft Island to be Lanka's first zero-emission ecotourism destination

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Government has initiated plans to develop Delft Island into Sri Lanka's first zero-emission ecotourism destination, with a strong focus on sustainability, environmental conser... Read More


Sajith says SC ruling bars judges' retirement age change without referendum

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Any constitutional amendment affecting the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges serving in office requires approval at a referendum, Opposition Leader Sajith... Read More


Chamika Karunaratne not compelled to provide DNA sample

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A request seeking an order to compel Sri Lanka cricketer Chamika Karunaratne to provide a blood sample for a DNA test in a paternity case was rejected by the Colombo District Cour... Read More


Probe underway into possible conspiracy behind Mahara prison clash

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- An investigation has been launched to determine whether an external conspiracy was behind the violent clash that occurred at the Mahara Prison, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakka... Read More


Attempted shooting thwarted in Dehiwala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- An attempt to shoot a bakery owner near the Dahanayake playground on Kadawatha Road in Dehiwala was thwarted tonight. Assistant Superintendent of Police and Police Media Spokespe... Read More


Justice minister should resign immediately taking responsibility for Mahara Prison crisis, says Free Lawyers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Free Lawyers issued a special media release strongly condemning Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara and Secretary to the Ministry of Justice Ayesha Jinasena over failure to c... Read More