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'Deputy Chief Sanghanayaka of Southern Sri Lanka' title conferred to Ven. Mapalagama Buddhasiri Thero

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Venerable Mapalagama Buddhasiri Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Weherahena Rajamaha Viharaya in Matara has been conferred the title of Deputy Chief Sanghanayaka of Southern Sri Lank... Read More


Suspect arrested in Mattakkuliya with T-56 assault rifle and ammo

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Sampathpura area of the Mattakkuliya Police Division with a T-56 firearm and 29 rounds of ammunition. The arrest was made last evening (07) by ... Read More


Mobile App introduced for devotees visiting Anuradhapura for Poson Festival

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Steps have been taken to provide all necessary information to devotees visiting Anuradhapura for the Poson Festival through a mobile phone application. The 'Poson Vandana' applic... Read More


Free special train services to operate for Poson festival

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) has announced the operation of a series of special train services in view of the Poson festival. According to Railway General Manager Dhammika Jayasundar... Read More


Valaichchenai Paper Mill now generating profit: Handunneththi

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- The state-owned Valaichchenai Paper Mill is currently operating at a profit, according to Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi. Minister Hand... Read More


China remains a steadfast partner: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- "China is one of the friendliest countries to Sri Lanka, and we hope that this friendship will last a long time," Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena has s... Read More


Showery conditions to enhance from Tuesday

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Showery conditions are expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from Tuesday (10), with strong wind gusts over the island and in the sea areas, the Department of... Read More


Nadeesha Lekamge wins silver with season's best at Taiwan Athletics Open

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Sri Lanka's Nadeesha Lekamge secured the silver medal in the women's javelin throw event at the 2025 Taiwan Open Athletics Championship, held on Sunday (June 8), with a season's b... Read More


Minister Harshana elected President of Sri Lanka-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Association

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka - Germany Parliamentary Friendship Associati... Read More


Legal action taken against 55 persons for traffic violations in Kattankudy

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Legal action has been taken against 55 individuals who violated traffic regulations in Kattankudy, Batticaloa, Police said. According to the Kattankudy Police, the cases were mai... Read More