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SLTB driver arrested for drunk driving with passengers onboard in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Nuwara Eliya, August 4 (Daily Mirror) - A driver attached to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) was arrested by Nuwara Eliya police yesterday for driving a passenger bus under t... Read More


CID summons ex-President's secretary over trip funds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned Sandra Perera, the personal secretary to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to provide a statement in connection with ... Read More


Sri Lankan envoy says talks underway to further reduce U.S. tariffs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- August 04 (Daily Mirror): Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe said that diplomatic discussions are ongoing to further reduce U.S. tariffs on Sri Lank... Read More


8-year-old boy dies after falling into toilet pit in Bhagwanthalawa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Bhagwanthalawa, August 4 (Daily Mirror) - An eight-year-old boy tragically died yesterday after falling into a six-foot-deep toilet pit near his home in the Bhagwanthalawa Kiw Est... Read More


Severe lightning, thundershower alert issued for 10 districts

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department has issued a severe lightning alert for 10 districts in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces. ... Read More


Okkampitiya OIC remanded over bribery allegations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police Station, who was arrested over allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe was ordered to be remanded till August 18 by C... Read More


Naked man caught on camera riding bicycle through Kandana town

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A man riding a bicycle completely naked through the middle of Kandana town has sparked public concern after being caught on a vehicle's dashboard camera. The footage, which has s... Read More


Govt aims to solve housing issue in 5 to 10 years: Minister Samarasinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government is committed to resolving Sri Lanka's longstanding housing crisis within the next five to ten years. Speaking at a housing aid ... Read More


Does Minister live on Aswesuma?: Nandana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- One wonders whether Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe lives on Aswesuma as they contribute their salaries to the party, former MP Nandana Gunathileke said. "Wasantha, you must be l... Read More


President needs security and relaxation: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The President needs security while he should enjoy recreation, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikar said today. "The President needs adequate security while he needs rec... Read More