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'Hiru Seela Paramitha' underway at Somawathie temple

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Hiru Media Network's religious programme, 'Hiru Seela Paramitha,' is currently underway at the historic Somawathie Ancient temple to mark Nikini Full Moon Poya Day. The morning ... Read More


BASL warns against rushing 22nd Amendment to extend Chief Justice's tenure

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has issued an official statement raising serious concerns over the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, warning against legislativ... Read More


Ambalangoda police transfers follow viral video of alleged assault

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Two more police officers, a sergeant and a constable, attached to the Ambalangoda Police Station have been transferred with immediate effect in connection with a recent incident ... Read More


Sajith accuses government of using false data for policies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stated that the people of Sri Lanka have been deceived on two consecutive occasions, alleging that the country went bankrupt after being mi... Read More


Nuwara Eliya man arrested over pony assault

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Nuwara Eliya Police have arrested a twenty-six-year-old man in connection with the brutal assault of a pony used for local and foreign tourists near Gregory Lake, following wides... Read More


Jaffna restaurant fined over overpriced bottled water

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- A fine of Rs. 950,000 was imposed on a restaurant located in Jaffna by the Jaffna Magistrate's Court for selling bottled drinking water exceeding the specified maximum retail pri... Read More


Welikada inmate escapes on prison jailor's motorcycle

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Department of Prisons launched an investigation regarding an incident where an inmate deployed to clean the Welikada Prison holiday resort escaped using a prison jailor's mot... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas expected in several sea areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Wind speed in sea areas off Mannar to Kankesanthurai to Puttalam and Hambantota to Potuvil may increase up to 50-60 kmph, says the Department of Meteorology. The department ment... Read More


Associate of 'Badowita Asanka' arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- An associate of Badowita Asanka's drug syndicate was arrested by the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit. An individual named Lakmal was arrested in this manner. This raid was conducte... Read More


Final Randoli procession of Kandy Esala festival begins

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The final Randoli procession of the historic Kandy Esala festival began street parading. It commenced at the auspicious time of 6:43 PM. The privilege of carrying the Sacred Re... Read More