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Another 641 persons arrested in special island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A total of 641 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Man drowns while fishing in a lake in Sevanagala

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 42-year-old man has tragically drowned and died in the Haburugala Bodhiraja Lake, in Sevanagala. The deceased, a resident of the Mahagama Colony in Sevanagala, is reported to ... Read More


Provincial Council Elections likely in first half of 2026 - Minister Bimal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Minister Bimal Rathnayake revealed that constitutional reforms will be introduced following the conducting of the Provincial Council Elections. Speaking at a press briefing held... Read More


Trains delayed on coastal and main lines after derailment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A train traveling from Galle to Colombo derailed this morning (18) between Maradana and Colombo Fort railway stations, causing significant delays on both the main and coastal rai... Read More


US launches inaugural Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Shelly Seaver, and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Gama... Read More


'Hartal' launched in North and East

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 'hartal' is currently underway in the North and East, according to the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK). The 'hartal' has been called in response to the recent death of a 32... Read More


Postal workers' strike continues island-wide as Minister urges to resume duties

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The strike action initiated by the Postal and Telecommunications Officers' Union, together with the United Postal Trade Unions' Front (UPTUF), will continue for the second consec... Read More


Chinese FM Wang Yi arrives in India to meet key leaders

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in New Delhi today for a two-day official visit, during which he will hold the next round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the ... Read More


Strike will continue until demands are met - Postal Trade Unions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Postal trade unions have declared that they will continue their strike until all their demands are fulfilled. The unions began the strike last afternoon (17), citing 19 unresolv... Read More


First phase of third school term to begin today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The first phase of the third term for the year 2025 for government and government-approved private schools will commence today (18), according to the Ministry of Education. Howe... Read More