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Nine people killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg, South Africa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- At least nine people were killed and 10 others wounded when unknown gunmen opened fire at a tavern in a township near Johannesburg early on Sunday, in the latest mass shooting to... Read More


Decline in air quality observed in several areas: CEA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- A decline in air quality has been observed in recent days, with air quality index (AQI) levels increasing, particularly in the Northern, North Central, North Western, and Western... Read More


AustraliaPM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review into the police and national intelligence agencies after last weekend's Bondi Beach attack. "The ISIS-inspired... Read More


NBRO conducts landslide risk assessment at 120 schools in Central Province

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has conducted landslide risk assessmentat 120 schools in the Central Province. NBRO Scientist Suminda Rathnayake noted inspect... Read More


'Udarata Menike' runs first train in 23 days as Badulla-Ambewela line reopens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Train services on the Badulla-Ambewela section of the Upcountry Railway Line officially resumed this morning (20), following extensive repairs to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.... Read More


CBSL Governor on public's duty to properly manage and utilize disaster relief funds

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that the public should be very mindful when obtaining relief money and bank loans provided by t... Read More


World Bank approves US$ 50M project to support Sri Lanka's digital transformation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$50 million project to support Sri Lanka's digital transformation. The project will promote innovation and investmen... Read More


Suspect arrested with heroin worth over Rs. 6 mln in Panadura

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Panadura South Police Division has arrested an individual in possession of a stock of heroin valued at over Rs. 6 million. According to police, the suspect is a resident of ... Read More


District-level plans reviewed under 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' programme

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- A special review meeting was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat to assess district-level plans implemented under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' programme and to examine ... Read More


Eight-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-hour water supply interruption affecting several areas in Colombo and its suburbs today (20) . Accord... Read More