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Mainly weather to be dry today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island today (18) according to the Department of Meteorology. There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in N... Read More


Former Minister Nandana Gunathilaka passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake has passed away at the age of 64. He died early this morning (18) while receiving treatment at the Ragama Teaching Hospital for a prolonged i... Read More


World's largest purple star sapphire unveiled in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- The 'Star of Pure Land', widely regarded as the largest natural purple star sapphire in the world, was officially unveiled during a special press briefing in Colombo yesterday (1... Read More


Fatal bus crash in Haldummulla

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A bus driver died after his vehicle, which was travelling from Colombo to Welimada overturned in the Uwathenna area of Haldummulla. Police indicated that the door next to the dr... Read More


Opposition-backed group secures victory in Alawwa Cooperative election

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- An opposition-backed alliance has secured a decisive victory in the election held to appoint representatives for the Alawwa Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. The opposition gro... Read More


Pigeons lead to brutal murder

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 38-year-old resident of Oliyamulla, Wattala, has been killed following a violent dispute over pigeons in the Meegahawatta area of Peliyagoda. The Peliyagoda Police confirmed t... Read More


Former MPs file petitions against Bill to abolish parliamentary pensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Six former Members of Parliament have filed petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the bill proposed to abolish parliamentary pensions. The first pe... Read More


Inmate dies after falling into well

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 22-year-old remand prisoner has died at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital after falling into a well within the Galle Prison premises. The deceased has been identified as a resi... Read More


17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off in Maldives

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, th... Read More


Northern railway line to close for storm repairs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Sections of the Northern Railway Line will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow (19) to facilitate urgent reconstruction following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Genera... Read More