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Sri Lankans mark Poson Full Moon Poya day

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Poson Full Moon Poya Day falls today, with Sri Lankan Buddhists across the island performing material and practical offerings with deep devotion. This historic festival commemor... Read More


Yatiyantota traffic OIC remanded over missing service weapon

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Ruwanwella Magistrate's Court ordered the Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division of the Yatiyantota Police Station to be remanded in custody until June 30. This order fol... Read More


Rupee records 8% year to date depreciation against US dollar

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 8.0% against the US dollar on a year-to-date basis as of June 26, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. The Ce... Read More


Five youths rescued from drowning at Mount Lavinia beach

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- Five 18-year-old youths who went to bathe at Mount Lavinia beach and were being swept into the sea after getting caught in a severe current were rescued by a team of police lifeg... Read More


Couple released on bail after unleashing dogs on police officers

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A couple who committed criminal force and obstructed the duties of Anguruwatota Police officers who went to raid illegal liquor by allowing dogs to bite them, were ordered to be ... Read More


Man arrested for cheating business entities posing as Inland Revenue official

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- An individual who cheated various business entities and people out of money by falsely posing as a senior official of the Inland Revenue Department was arrested, the Kompannavidi... Read More


Three-wheel driver dies following mishap

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A three-wheel driver died following a three-wheel mishap on the Dambulla - Kurunegala main road, according to the Gokarella Police. The mishap occurred this morning (29) in the ... Read More


Mother dies after falling into well while looking for missing son

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A mother who went accompanied by her daughter to look for her son, who was delayed in returning home after going fishing, died after falling into a well dug near a tank, the Poli... Read More


Sri Lankan culinary team wins silver medal at SCO Summer competition

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The Sri Lankan culinary team secured the silver medal at the prestigious 2026 SCO Summer chefs' competition, marking the country's name in gold letters within the international c... Read More


Nationwide liquor store closures for Poson Poya

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- All liquor retail outlets across the island must remain closed from today (28) until June 30 in observance of the Poson Poya tomorrow (29), Excise Commissioner General M.J.N.A. P... Read More