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150 houses damaged due to prevailing adverse weather: DMC

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A total of 152 houses have been damaged owing to prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated. A house in Dodangoda, Kal... Read More


Harin Fernando receives new appointment within UNP

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The United National Party has decided to create a new senior position within the party with immediate effect. Accordingly, former Minister Harin Fernando has been appointed as t... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 5,000 today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The price of gold in Sri Lanka has decreased by around Rs. 5,000 in comparison to Saturday (18), local market data indicates. Accordingly, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign... Read More


03 arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Nikaweratiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Three suspects have been arrested for their involvement in the illegal excavations in search of artifacts on private land in the Pinnapolegama area under the Nikaweratiya Police ... Read More


GovPay spot fine system launched in Southern Province

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The police have announced that online payments of spot fines for traffic violations through GovPay will be rolled out in the Southern Province starting today (20). Published by ... Read More


Irrigation Dept. warns of flood risks as reservoir levels rise across the country

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Irrigation Department states that the water levels of reservoirs in many areas across the country have increased rapidly due to the heavy rainfall experienced over the past f... Read More


Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division of Sri Lanka Police launched

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka Police has officially inaugurated the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), today (20). The unit, located in the old Police Headquarters building, was inaug... Read More


South Eastern University students urge authorities to address lack of hostel facilities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Students of the 2022/23 batch of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka have urged authorities to promptly provide solutions to the lack of ... Read More


Donald Trump to visit China?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- US President Donald Trump voiced confidence on Monday (Oct 20) that China would not invade Taiwan, saying he expected to maintain good relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping... Read More


True spirit of Deepavali lies in awakening the light of truth and knowledge - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his Deepavali message, called on all Sri Lankans to use the festival of lights as an opportunity to triumph over evil and foster goodness w... Read More