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General Nuwara Eliya records today s lowest temperature at 5°C
Nuwara Eliya experienced the coldest temperature in Sri Lanka today, reaching 5.0 degrees Celsius, as reported by the Department of Meteorology. In addition,…
General Three dead in shooting in Australia s New South Wales
Three individuals have lost their lives following a shooting in a small town in New South Wales, Australia , according to police reports. A fourth person is in…
General Oman and Indonesian naval ships arrive at Colombo Port
Naval ships from Oman and Indonesia have docked at the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka today, October 22. The Sri Lanka Navy reported that the Royal Navy of Oman…
General Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama
Three people lost their lives when an abutment wall and a pile of dirt fell on them at a construction site in the Pelassa region of Ahangama, according to the…
General Showers expected in several districts today
Showers are expected in several areas of Sri Lanka today, particularly in the Northern, North-central, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale and…
General Duo arrested with over 1kg of Ice in Madampitiya
Madampitiya Police have arrested two men for having 1 kilogram and 501 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Ice'. This happened this morning…
General Gem or Not? Value of suspected gemstone found in Galaha revealed
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has released its findings on a suspected gemstone discovered recently in Galaha, Kandy . According to the report by…
General Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5°C
Today, the Department of Meteorology announced that Nuwara Eliya experienced the lowest temperature in Sri Lanka, dropping to 3.5°C. This measurement was taken…
General Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College
A soil embankment close to Soranathota Central College in Badulla is at risk of sliding. To keep everyone safe, the area around a two-storey school building…
General Matale Police crackdown on illegal street racing, 10 motorcycles seized
Matale Police have arrested several people and seized 10 high-powered motorcycles that were used for illegal street racing on Sangamitta Mawatha in Matale .…
General Appeal Court to review remand order in Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident
The Court of Appeal has directed that the written order and audio recording from the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court, issued on January 19, regarding the Buddha…
General SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic
The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent, part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), left Sri…
General Dengue cases surge in Batticaloa following floods and monsoon rains
Dengue fever is spreading quickly in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, following the recent floods and heavy rains. The Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS)…
General Chairman of NPP-controlled Habaraduwa PS steps down
Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa has stepped down as the Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which is governed by the National People’s Power (NPP). He…
General Mainly dry weather in most parts of the island today
Today, most areas of Sri Lanka will experience mainly dry weather. However, the Department of Meteorology has cautioned that these dry conditions are likely to…
General Sri Lankan arrested for illegal entry into Israel
A 43-year-old Sri Lankan man has been detained for entering Israel illegally and for unlawfully transporting a foreigner. The International Division of the…
General Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action
All police stations in Sri Lanka have been ordered to arrest motorcyclists who ride in a dangerous and illegal manner on main roads, according to W. P. J.…
General BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has voiced its worries about recent social media posts that target the Attorney General. In their statement, the Bar…
General Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from Friday
The Department of Meteorology has announced that the current dry weather in Sri Lanka will change starting Friday, the 23rd. Today, the 21st, most areas on the…
General Driver killed and 37 people injured in Barcelona train crash
A train driver has died and at least 37 others have been hurt, with five of them suffering serious injuries, after a commuter train went off the tracks and…
General Individual arrested with 61kg of ICE valued at Rs. 900 million in Nittambuwa
A person has been detained in Nittambuwa for having 61kg of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE. The arrest happened during a raid by the Police…
General Private sector minimum wage increased to Rs. 30,000
The private sector minimum wage has been raised to Rs. 30,000, an increase of Rs. 3,000, starting January 01. H. M. D. K. Nadeeka Wataliyadda, the Commissioner…
General All three generators of Norochcholai Power plant reconnected to national grid
All three generators at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant in Sri Lanka have been reconnected to the national power grid after being temporarily shut down…
General Ex-commando arrested with 3 homemade grenades in Anuradhapura
In Anuradhapura , the Divisional Criminal Investigation Division has found three homemade grenades at a house located in the Matale Junction area. According to…