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Lanka Salusala Chairman released on bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Lanka Salusala Limited Chairman Dinuk Wijesinghe was released on a surety bail of Rs.500,000 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Oshada Migara Maharachchi, regarding an incident whe... Read More


Hiru Media Network secures multiple honours at 2026 Diamond Excellence Awards

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Hiru Media Network secured a remarkable number of accolades at the 2026 Diamond Excellence Awards, held in Colombo today (23). Among the key achievements, Hiru TV's 'Hiru Star' ... Read More


Suspect arrested for obstructing police duties during Kandy Esala procession

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A man who allegedly abused several police officers on duty for the Kandy Esala procession in foul language, behaved turbulently, and obstructed the officers' duties was arrested,... Read More


Water supply to several areas suspended due to low water level in Walawe River

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Steps were taken to temporarily suspend drinking water purification and distribution activities of the Ambalantota Water Treatment Plant from this (23) afternoon, National Water ... Read More


Work underway to improve emergency units in 82 hospitals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Ministry of Health states that work is currently under way to improve emergency treatment and primary care units in 82 base hospitals selected under provincial councils and t... Read More


Emptying of Bowatenna Reservoir water begins

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Draining the water in the Bowatenna Reservoir commences today (24), Engineer in charge of the reservoir Buddhika Navaratne says. Studying the silt and sand accumulated in the re... Read More


Navy and Police seize large Beedi leaf stock

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A stock of illegally imported Beedi leaves along with two dinghy vessels and a lorry were seized during a special joint search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Polic... Read More


Over 72,000 provided with drinking water amidst severe dry weather

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Disaster Management Centre stated through a notice that drinking water was distributed to 72,153 individuals belonging to 23,048 families during the 24 hours that ended at 6:... Read More


Youth drowns while bathing in Galpottahena Wewa in Eheliyagoda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A 22-year-old youth drowned while bathing in the Galpottahena Wewa in Eheliyagoda yesterday (22), Eheliyagoda Police say. Police initiated investigations based on a message rece... Read More


Five killed in fatal road incidents across island

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Five individuals died in several fatal road mishaps that occurred in various areas across the island yesterday (22), Police Media Division says. A pedestrian walking on the road... Read More