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Teen missing after being swept away by strong currents at Talalla beach

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- A youth, who was bathing at the Talalla beach had been swept away by strong currents, the Gandara Police stated. The incident occurred yesterday (05), and the missing person has ... Read More


Trump administration has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas, US official says

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- US President Donald Trump's administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offenses ranging from driving under the influence... Read More


Second budget of NPP government to Parliament tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The second budget of the National People's Power government is scheduled to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (07). This will be the 80th budget of independent Sri Lanka. Pres... Read More


First reading of Kolonna PS's inaugural budget defeated

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The first reading of the inaugural budget of the Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated. The monthly session of the... Read More


Sajith backs India's bid for permanent UN Security Council seat

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has backed India's long-pending bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling it a recognition of "glob... Read More


Donald Trump blasts Democrats as government shutdown becomes longest ever

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- US President Donald Trump accused "kamikaze" Democrats of being prepared to destroy the country as the government shutdown became the longest in history on Wednesday (Nov 5), ecli... Read More


Fire at matchbox factory in Pallekele brought under control

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The fire which broke out at a matchbox factory located within the industrial zone in Pallekele, Kandy last evening (05), has been brought under control, police stated. With the a... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in most parts of the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. Accordingly, several spells of showers ... Read More


NPP Peliyagoda urban councillor resigns after husband and son arrested with drugs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The National People's Power (NPP) member of the Peliyagoda Urban Council, Disna Niranjala Kumari, has resigned from her position as a member of the council following the arrest of... Read More


Advisory issued for severe lightening

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur... Read More