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10-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of the Gampaha District tomorrow (11), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. The water cut has been ... Read More


"No staff member would exert undue influence in any arrests or actions taken by Police": Public Security Ministry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- An individual who falsely claimed to be the secretary of Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has been arrested by police for making calls to the Maharagama Police. Accor... Read More


"No staff member would exert undue influence in actions taken by Police": Public Security Ministry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- An individual who falsely claimed to be the secretary of Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has been arrested by police for making calls to the Maharagama Police. Accor... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga sets new national record in Javelin Throw

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga has set a new national record during the first round of the Men's Javelin Throw event at the World Athletics Continental Tour - Bronze in India, with ... Read More


Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Israeli government's plan to expand Gaza war

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City... Read More


Kandy Esala Perahera Festival draws to a close

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The 2025 historic Kandy Esala Perahera Festival concluded yesterday (09), with the Day Perahera. The four Devale Peraheras proceeded to the Getambe Diya Kapana Thota to perform ... Read More


Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held today (10). The exam will be held at 2,787 centres across the country. The Department of Examinations noted ... Read More


Several spells of light showers expected across the country today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur ... Read More


Weeragula Police Sub Inspector dies shooting himself

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A Sub Inspector attached to the Weeragula Police Station has reportedly died after shooting himself with his service firearm, the Office of the Police Media Spokesman stated. If... Read More


A/L Exam to begin on November 10, O/L Exam in February 2026

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will be held from November 10 to December 5, 2025, the Commissioner General of Examinations, AKS Indika Kumari Liyanage has announced. Sp... Read More