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Matugama PS Secretary hospitalised following alleged assault by Chairman

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has allegedly assaulted the Secretary of the same local council. The inju... Read More


Fire breaks out at two shops in Kiribathgoda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- UPDATE: Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Kandy-Colombo road in Kiribathgoda after the fire broke out at two shops. A fire has reportedly broken out at two sh... Read More


Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS granted bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The NPP Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, Indika Upul Gunasekera, who was arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident, has been released on bail. ... Read More


Nallur PS member arrested with stock of Kerala cannabis

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A member of the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in the Chemmani area of Jaffna while in possession of a stock of Kerala cannabis. The suspect has been arrested during ... Read More


Former Minister Johnston Fernando's son arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, has been arrested today (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), police confirmed. According t... Read More


Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood ... Read More


Rajarata University lecturers launch strike

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The lecturers of the Rajarata University have withdrawn from all duties today (30) and commenced a strike action. The chairman of the Rajarata University Teachers' Association, ... Read More


Bathing of Pinnawala elephants at Ma Oya resumes following clearance of debris

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced that the practice of taking elephants from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to the Ma Oya River for bathing-temporaril... Read More


Strong opposition from Sangha Council to education reforms

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The implementation of the proposed new education reforms would destroy both the country's future generations and the current government, Venerable Induragare Dhammaratana Thero s... Read More


Train services between Colombo and Chilaw resume today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from today (29), the Department of Railways announced. According to the Department, arran... Read More