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Irrigation Dept. warns of flood risks as reservoir levels rise across the country

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Irrigation Department states that the water levels of reservoirs in many areas across the country have increased rapidly due to the heavy rainfall experienced over the past f... Read More


Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division of Sri Lanka Police launched

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka Police has officially inaugurated the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), today (20). The unit, located in the old Police Headquarters building, was inaug... Read More


South Eastern University students urge authorities to address lack of hostel facilities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Students of the 2022/23 batch of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka have urged authorities to promptly provide solutions to the lack of ... Read More


Donald Trump to visit China?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- US President Donald Trump voiced confidence on Monday (Oct 20) that China would not invade Taiwan, saying he expected to maintain good relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping... Read More


True spirit of Deepavali lies in awakening the light of truth and knowledge - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his Deepavali message, called on all Sri Lankans to use the festival of lights as an opportunity to triumph over evil and foster goodness w... Read More


30-hour water cut in several areas of Galle District today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 30-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas of the Galle District today (20). Issuing a stat... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 9kg of Kush in Grandpass

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A person was arrested in the Grandpass area of Colombo while in possession of 9 kilograms and 555 grams of Kush cannabis, police said. The raid was carried out by a team of offi... Read More


Youth arrested with over 350,000 narcotic tablets in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Vavuniya Police have arrested a suspect in possession of 359,000 narcotic tablets concealed within a consignment of dried fish unfit for human consumption. The arrest was made f... Read More


US government shutdown likely to end this week: White House adviser

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The 20-day United States federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday (Oct 20). "I think the Schumer shutdow... Read More


'May this Deepavali guide us toward wisdom that will sprout seeds of economic revival and reconciliation' - PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- In her message for the 2025 Deepavali Festival, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya notes that Deepavali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and comes at a time when S... Read More