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Navy seizes suspected drug consignment in special operation off Jaffna coast

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a consignment of suspected illegal drugs during a special operation carried out in the Kusumanthurai coastal area of Madagal, Jaffna, in the early ... Read More


Department of Meteorology forecasts showers across several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Several spells of showers are expected today (27) in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Department o... Read More


Police urge property owners to verify backgrounds of tenants before renting premises

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Police have requested house and property owners to properly inspect and verify the background of individuals before renting out residential, commercial, or other properties to t... Read More


Treatment for injured tusker 'Kavantissa' continues for third day in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Veterinary officers conducted medical treatment for the third consecutive day today (26) on the tusker known as 'Kavantissa', who has been roaming in the Galgamuwa area of the N... Read More


Suraksha student insurance scheme expanded to cover AIDS testing

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- A total of 107 individuals aged between 15 and 24 were diagnosed with AIDS last year, according to sources from the Ministry of Health. In response, the Ministry of Education a... Read More


Sri Lanka faces risk of increased rainfall and potential floods in October and November, warns Met Department

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Sri Lanka could experience increased rainfall during October and November, with authorities advised to prepare for potential flooding, according to the Department of Meteorology... Read More


Veteran music producer Ananda Ganegoda passes away

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Veteran music producer and prominent businessman Ananda Ganegoda passed away at the age of 80. He stepped into the cassette music industry in 1980 through the 'Sing Lanka' cass... Read More


Police raid luxury house allegedly used by drug trafficker "DJ Chathu"

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Police raided a luxurious three-storey house in the Nalluruwa area of Panadura yesterday evening (25). The premises had allegedly been rented by a large-scale drug trafficker kn... Read More


Government denies claims of curtailing rooftop solar power

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake stated during a news briefing that allegations regarding government steps to curtail rooftop solar power while promoting other energy sources... Read More


Government will provide all necessary support following Polonnaruwa Hospital blast, says Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- One hospital worker was killed and five others were injured following a sudden explosion at the Polonnaruwa National Nephrology (Kidney) Hospital around 4:00 AM today (26). The... Read More