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Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 7.4degC today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The lowest temperature recorded in Sri Lanka today (21) was 7.4degC, observed at the Nuwara Eliya weather station during the early hours of the morning, according to the Departme... Read More


Over 30,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A total of 652 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


Three dead in separate road accidents

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Three individuals have died in three separate road accidents that occurred in Laggala, Badulla and Nawagamuwa yesterday. A tipper truck collided with a pedestrian near the Dewal... Read More


Individual arrested with 61kg of ICE valued at Rs. 900 million in Nittambuwa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- An individual has been arrested for the possession of over 61kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in Pinnagolla Estate, Nittambuwa. He was arrested during an operation conducted ... Read More


High-benefit pension scheme for fishermen introduced

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A high-benefit pension scheme for fishermen has been introduced by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in collaboration with the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance... Read More


Chairman of NPP-controlled Habaraduwa PS steps down

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa, Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), has resigned from his position. Hi... Read More


Close associate of foreign-based criminal arrested with firearm

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- An individual has been arrested by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division for the possession of a firearm and a locally manufactured hand grenade. The arrest wa... Read More


Ex-Minister Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The final rites of former Minister, late Nandana Gunathilake will be performed at the Wadduwa Public Playground today (21). The burial of the late Nandana Gunathilake is set to ... Read More


Dengue cases surge in Batticaloa following floods and monsoon rains

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) in Batticaloa has stated that dengue fever is spreading rapidly across the district following the recent floods and monsoon rainfa... Read More


Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is s... Read More