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Sri Lanka's remittance inflow exceeds US$ 4 billion in 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka has received US$ 697.3 million in workers' remittances in July 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This figure refl... Read More


Public can directly WhatsApp IGP to report crimes from today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp number for the general public to directly inform the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) pertaining to crimes and vario... Read More


Man hacked to death in Seeduwa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- An individual has been hacked to death in Seeduwa. According to police, the murder was carried out last night (12) by a group of individuals using sharp weapons. The victim, wh... Read More


'Kandalame Hadakaraya' dies despite months of treatment for gunshot wound

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The majestic tusker popularly known as 'Kandalame Hadakaraya', who had been receiving treatment at the Kandalama Reservoir for over six months, has reportedly died this afternoon... Read More


Maduru Oya Helicopter Crash: Pilot claims he lost control of helicopter within 30 seconds of taking off

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Bell 212 helicopter, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Paulen Jayawardena, lost control and crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir within 30 seconds of taking off from the Maduru O... Read More


AI camera systems to be installed in SLTB and private buses to reduce accidents

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A total of 40 AI camera systems will be installed in both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses as part of a new project launched with the aim of minimizing accident... Read More


AI camera systems installed in buses to reduce accidents

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A new project has been launched with the aim of minimizing accidents involving long-distance buses. This will be implemented as a pilot project with the involvement of the privat... Read More


Floods affect over 1.7 million people in India's Bihar

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Over 1.7 million people were affected by the ongoing flooding in India's eastern state of Bihar, officials said Tuesday. The floods have hit the state's 10 districts, including ... Read More


Pharmacists at Kurunegala Hospital on token strike today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Society of Government Pharmacists has announced that a 24-hour token strike will be staged today (13) at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital. Chairman Ajith Tilakaratne stated ... Read More


Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- South Korea's former first lady has been arrested over a string of charges including stock manipulation and bribery. Kim Keon Hee, 52, denied all charges against her during a co... Read More