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Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. Islamabad s... Read More


Advisory issued for low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The atmospheric disturbance that prevailed over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low pressure area and is currently located to the northeast of Sri Lanka, the Department of... Read More


Police uncover key details over Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Police have uncovered significant information from the suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife at a parking lot of a supermarket in Akure... Read More


Over 200mm rainfall reported in several areas; Red evacuation warnings issued to 15 DS divisions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Heavy showers exceeding 200mm have been recorded in several parts of the island, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said. In view of the prevailing situation, re... Read More


Duo arrested with Kendu leaves, cigarettes and agrochemicals off Thoduwawa Coast

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Two individuals have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard for possessing 25 sacks containing 992 kilograms and 800 grams of Kendu leaves, 140,000 sticks of foreign-made cig... Read More


MP Namal Rajapaksa and Lankan delegation in London for several engagements

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has landed in the United Kingdom to take part in several events in the next few days. MP Rajapaksa commen... Read More


US-donated 4th Coast Guard Cutter embarks on historic voyage to join Sri Lanka Navy fleet

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- In a significant boost to regional maritime security, the former U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE (Ex-USCGC DECISIVE) officially departed Baltimore on Friday, beginning a histori... Read More


Somawathiya-Sungavila road temporarily closed to light vehicles due to flooding

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) for the Polonnaruwa District has reported that the Somawathiya-Sungavila Road has been inundated by approximately o... Read More


Dondra shooting: More details revealed, suspects' vehicle found abandoned

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- It has been revealed that the fatal shooting of a fish trader in Dondra, Matara, this afternoon occurred despite the victim being under police protection due to established threa... Read More


Suspect arrested with 'Ice' worth over Rs. 800,000 in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A suspect was arrested in the Soysapura area of Mount Lavinia while transporting over Rs. 800,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine ("Ice") on a motorcycle. Police seized 50 gram... Read More