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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath departs for Geneva to attend UNHRC session

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, departed for Geneva, Switzerland, this morning (07) at around 6:45 a.m. Minister Vijitha Herath will... Read More


Another stock of chemicals suspected to be used for 'Ice' drug production found in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Another stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) has been discovered this morning (07) on a property in Netolpitiya, Tangalle. ... Read More


Man hacked to death in Horana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A man has been assaulted and murdered in Kebellegoda, Horana, police stated. According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred following an argument that escalated ... Read More


Popular Sydney beach deploys drones, helicopter after fatal shark attack

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Australian authorities on Sunday (Sep 7) deployed drones and a helicopter to monitor the waters around a popular Sydney beach after a surfer was killed by a great white shark on ... Read More


Sri Lanka's remittance inflow exceeds US$ 5 billion in 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lanka has received USD 680.8 million in workers' remittances in August 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Accordingly, t... Read More


88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 per cent following Washington's imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending serv... Read More


45-year-old dies after fireworks explosion in Thambalagamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A person has died following critical injuries sustained from a firecracker explosion during an annual festival at a Kovil in the Thambalagamuwa area in Trincomalee District last ... Read More


Four dead in separate road accidents

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A total of four individuals, including a 22-year-old, have died in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (06) across various areas in the country. Accidents were repor... Read More


Mineral transportation suspended during two time slots on school days: GSMB

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Steps have been taken to suspend mineral transportation activities during school days from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by the Geological Survey and Mi... Read More


Rare total lunar eclipse 'blood moon' to be visible from Sri Lanka tonight

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lankans will have a rare opportunity to witness the phenomenon known as "blood moon" later today (07), said Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, the Head of the Department of Physics an... Read More