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23 mortar shells recovered from property in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A total of 23 mortar shells have been recovered from a property in Kalutara today (08), Kalutara South police stated. The cache was discovered while workers were carrying out con... Read More


Fishermen's 'Satyagraha' over seine fishing ban enters fifth day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues... Read More


Iran deepens crackdown following mass protests

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Iran arrested a prominent reformist, local media reported on Monday (Feb 9), deepening a crackdown on dissent following mass protests that posed one of the greatest challenges to ... Read More


Two arrested with Rs. 8 million worth of smuggled pesticides

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Two individuals have been arrested in Hemmathagama in connection with a consignment of pesticides and seeds valued at around Rs. 8 million, suspected to have been illegally import... Read More


Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts after 2.00 p.m, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. Mainly fa... Read More


100 new cancer cases detected in Sri Lanka daily - Deputy Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Approximately 100 new cancer cases are detected in Sri Lanka daily, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated today (09). The Deputy Minister made the remarks during ... Read More


South Korean official who suggested to import young women from Sri Lanka to boost birth-rate expelled from party

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A South Korean official who suggested the country "import young women" from "Vietnam or Sri Lanka" to boost its birth-rate has been expelled from his party. Kim Hee-soo, the head... Read More


School transport services to be regulated amid ongoing education reform process

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held today (09) at the Prime Minister's Office under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, with ... Read More


ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. She has assumed office in Colombo today (09). Cowlin has over 26 years of... Read More


Chemmani Mass Grave: Decision on third phase of excavations due in March

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Jaffna Magistrate's Court is scheduled to announce its decision regarding the third phase of excavations at the Chemmani mass grave on March 16. The case related to the Chemm... Read More