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Youth swept away at Thalpe beach, search underway

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A 17-year-old boy who was swimming at the beach in the Thalpe area, has gone missing after being swept away, according to Habaraduwa Police. The missing teenager is a 17-year-old... Read More


Fuel QR system to be strictly enforced

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Energy, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka says the current QR-based fuel distribution system will be strictly enforced going forward. Published by HT Digital ... Read More


Dollar selling rate recorded at Rs. 335.70

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- According to the daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (01), the selling rate of the US dollar was recorded at Rs. 335.70. The buying rate for the do... Read More


Four from same family among Meegoda accident victims

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Police said that six people, including four relatives from the same family, have died at the Meegoda accident this morning, where a cab crashed into a queue at a roti dansala.... Read More


Govt. declares five new forest reserves

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Ritigala, Aliyawetunawa, Bulagala, Konkatiyawa and Kallanchi have been declared as forest reserves. Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi has officially announced this decision... Read More


Argument ends in murder suicide

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A woman was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon following an argument inside a house in the Nikadalupotha area, and a man committed suicide by hanging inside the same house yeste... Read More


No bus fare hike despite diesel price increase

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Bus fares will not be increased in the future despite the government taking steps to hike diesel prices, the National Transport Commission (NTC) emphasised. The National Transpor... Read More


Special traffic plan in Nugegoda tonight due to Vesak procession

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A special traffic plan will be in operation within the Mirihana police area from 7:00 tonight until midnight tonight due to a procession at the Siridhamma Rama Viharaya in Nugegod... Read More


Two bodies of missing children found, search continues for third

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Two bodies of children missing after going for a swim in the Hungama, Kalametiya sea found Three boys aged 12, 17, and 18 drowned and went missing yesterday (30) while swimming o... Read More


Five state-of-the-art mammography machines provided for hospitals

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Five state-of-the-art mammography machines to detect breast cancer early and for post-treatment services were provided to the local hospital system. The total value amounts to 76... Read More