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GCE A/L candidate from Dambulla passes away unexpectedly

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The student had been studying in her room the previous night. When she did not wake up in the morning, her parents searched for her and found her unconscious. She was immediately... Read More


Rambukwella family records statements at Bribery Commission in ongoing probe

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and a daughter have appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (10). ... Read More


Islandwide thundershowers expected after 1 PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Uva, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and Centr... Read More


A/Level exams begin tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Department of Examinations has confirmed that all arrangements are in place for this year's General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Examination, which begins tom... Read More


Cardinal Ranjith voices concern over sex education in Schools

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has expressed strong concern over plans to introduce sex education into the national school curriculum from January n... Read More


Fire breaks out at a shop in Ambalangoda town

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A fire has broken out at a row of shops in Ambalangoda town, causing panic among nearby traders and residents. Two fire engines from the Galle Municipal Council have been dispatc... Read More


One dead in tragic accident on Kandy-Jaffna Road

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A tragic accident claimed the life of a 70-year-old man after he was hit by a car near the Diyabubula Bridge on the Kandy-Jaffna Road. According to police, the injured pedestrian... Read More


Customs records highest single-day revenue in Sri Lanka history

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka Customs is set to achieve its annual revenue target for 2025 within the next three days, officials say. Customs Director Chandana Punchihewa announced that on November ... Read More


Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers in Middle East agree to surrender

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers hiding in the Middle East have agreed to surrender to security forces, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced. The traffickers have ... Read More


Special Notice for Aswesuma beneficiaries

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual information update process for the Aswesuma welfare programme has officially begun. According to the Board, both families... Read More