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General US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
The US State Department announced it will deny visas to five individuals, including a former European Union commissioner, for attempting to pressure American…
General 21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy captured a multi-day fishing vessel in the southern seas yesterday (23), discovering 21kg of heroin and 172kg of crystal methamphetamine,…
General Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday
The final farewell for the late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe will take place on Thursday at the Borella General Cemetery. His body will be brought…
General Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000
In December, Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 154,609 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA reported that 35,337…
General Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy has captured a local multiday fishing trawler that is believed to be involved in smuggling drugs. The trawler was seized in the waters off…
General Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Police arrested 1,025 people in a series of anti-drug raids across Sri Lanka on October 22, as part of the "Nation United - National Drive" initiative aimed at…
General Traffic restrictions on several roads in Kelaniya due to Duruthu Perahera
Traffic in the Kelaniya area is restricted starting at 3:00 p.m. today (23) because of the annual school event held by Helena Balika Vidyalaya, part of the…
General 38-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Marawila
A 38-year-old man was reportedly killed with a sharp weapon yesterday (22) in the Dunkannawa area of the Marawila Police Division. The victim was identified as…
General Train operations to fully resume on Northern Railway Line from Wednesday
Train services on the Northern Railway Line in Sri Lanka will restart completely on Wednesday, the 24th, according to the Department of Railways. Starting that…
General Two police officers transferred over viral Ella taxi driver video
An investigation has been started by the police regarding a confrontation between taxi drivers from different regions and local taxi drivers in the Ella…
General Finance Ministry issues new circular on relief program to support those affected by recent disaster
The Ministry of Finance in Sri Lanka has released a new circular about the relief efforts for people affected by the recent landslides and floods from cyclone…
General One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
A person was injured when two unknown gunmen shot at a three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction on the evening of the 22nd at around 8:30 p.m., according to police…
General Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Today, the weather in Sri Lanka is expected to be mostly clear. However, the Department of Meteorology has noted that there may be some rain in the Uva and…
General Body of male found in Attanagalu Oya
A man's body has been discovered in the Attanagalu Oya. The finding came after the Attanagalla Police Station received a report. Authorities have not yet…
General Motorcycle used by gunman in Ambalangoda shooting found
Police have located the motorcycle used by the gunman in the shooting that occurred in Ambalangoda this morning. The abandoned bike was discovered on the…
General Air quality in several provinces considered unhealthy for sensitive groups
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Western provinces of Sri Lanka is currently between 150 and 200, according to…
General Level 3 landslide warnings issued to seven DS areas extended
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the Level 3 ‘Red’ landslide warnings for seven Divisional Secretariat areas in the Kandy and…
General Bondi gunmen threw explosives at start of attack and practised shooting weeks before, police allege
The gunmen accused of a deadly assault on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach last week reportedly threw four unexploded devices at the beginning of their attack,…
General Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow
This morning, a Russian general was killed when a bomb went off under his car in southern Moscow, according to investigators. Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, who led…
General Academic activities at several faculties of Peradeniya Uni to resume on Dec. 29
Academic activities at six faculties of the University of Peradeniya will fully restart on December 29, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor Terrence…
General Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Today, April 22, the Department of Meteorology has forecasted light showers in the Uva province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale , Nuwara-Eliya,…
General SLCERT advises caution in buying and selling online due to increase in scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has reported a rise in financial scams involving people pretending to sell products online. Nirosh…
General Spill gates of several reservoirs remain opened but no risk of flooding - Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka has reported that while the Manampitiya River, which is a branch of the Mahaweli River, is currently at a high level,…
General Police warn against misuse of 119 hotline; Legal action against offenders
The Sri Lanka Police have noticed that some people are misusing the ‘119’ emergency hotline. This has led to the need for more public education and action…