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South Korea military shrinks by 20% due to low birthrate

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- South Korea's military has shrunk to about 450,000 people - a decline of 20% over the last six years, according to a defence ministry report released by a ruling party lawmaker o... Read More


Vietnamese national drowns in seas off Moragalla

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A foreign woman who went for a swim at the Moragalla beach in Aluthgama has drowned and died, police noted. The deceased was a 48-year-old woman from Vietnam. It is reported th... Read More


Three injured after lorry crashes, catches fire on Southern Expressway

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A lorry traveling along the Southern Expressway from Kottawa has crashed into a safety barrier in Kurundugahahetekma and caught fire, police stated. Police stated that the lorry... Read More


Governor General of Australia Samantha Mostyn concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Governor General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn and her delegation who were on an official visit to Sri Lanka, departed the island, from the Bandaranaike International Airp... Read More


'Walas Kata' injured during escape attempt, admitted to National Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Thilina Sampath, also known as 'Walas Kata', has sustained injuries to both legs and one arm while attempting to escape from the Western Province North Crime Division. He is cur... Read More


Heroin smuggler nabbed in Kalutara with heroin worth Rs. 1.5 million

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- An associate of a member of an organized crime group who had been smuggling heroin to Kalutara and surrounding areas using the eZ Cash system has been arrested with heroin worth ... Read More


Fire breaks at Galle Fisheries Harbour, four boats destroyed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A fire has broken out on several fishing vessels docked at the Galle Fisheries Harbour. The Fire Brigade Service Department of the Galle Municipal Council, along with the Sri La... Read More


Seven Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in seas off Mannar

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A total of seven Indian fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar, the Sri Lanka Navy stated. A boat has also been taken into custody during the ... Read More


Ex-President Ranil to make a special statement today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Former President and Leader of the United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to deliver a special statement today (10). The former President is expected to express... Read More


Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.4 million in 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A total of 1,408,335 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Au... Read More