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Government's development program is still in its early stages, says Minister Samantha Vidyarathna

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Minister Samantha Vidyarathna says the government is continuing to carry out a major programme of work to develop the country. Addressing an event today (01), the Minister said t... Read More


Tusker carcass found near Kahattagasdigiliya reservoir with left tusk missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The carcass of a wild elephant has been found in a forested area near a paddy field close to Kayangollawa Wewa in the Meeminnawala area of Kahattagasdigiliya. Officers from the K... Read More


Youth drowns in Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A young man tragically lost his life after drowning while bathing in the Kalu Ganga in Kalutara alongside his friends, according to the Kalutara South Police. The deceased has be... Read More


Over 250 women to take part as Raid Amazones returns to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- More than 250 women from across the world are expected to take part in Raid Amazones Sri Lanka 2026, an international adventure competition scheduled to be held in Kalutara from N... Read More


Over 310,000 arrested for drug offences in Sri Lanka over the past year, police reveal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau has reported that 310,200 individuals have been arrested in connection with drug offences over the period from October 31 of last year (2025) up to the... Read More


Justice Minister rejects claims that report on 323 containers has gone missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has dismissed social media claims that the Parliamentary Select Committee report on the controversial release of 323 containers from the C... Read More


Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa launches project for life-size statue of late tusker 'Kavantissa'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has initiated a special project to construct a life-size statue of 'Kavantissa', the iconic wild tusker that formerly inhabited the Siyambalagam... Read More


Depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclone

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that the depression currently prevailing in the sea areas off the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone withi... Read More


Missing Kudawella fishing boat and four crew members found safe after Cyclone Arnab

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A fishing boat from Kudawella and its four crew members, who went missing after losing communication while at sea due to Cyclone Arnab, have been found safe. The Ministry of Fish... Read More


Red weather alert issued as cyclone 'Murasu' develops over Bay of Bengal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a red weather alert for several sea areas due to Cyclone 'Murasu', which has developed over the Bay of Bengal. The warning, issued at 3 p... Read More