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Suspect number 32 named in Negombo prison clash

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Another suspect was named in connection with the deaths of 32 individuals in the Negombo prison clash. The suspect was named as the 32nd suspect in the case and was produced befo... Read More


Emergency water supply to wildlife parks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Steps taken to provide water to national parks for wildlife. Bowsers are used to transport water in mass-scale to Yala, Wilpattu, kumana, Bundala National parks, according to th... Read More


3 new fuel storage tanks planned for Muthurajawela terminal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Cabinet granted approval to construct two 15,000 cubic metre fuel storage tanks and one 10,000 cubic metre fuel storage tank at the Muthurajawela terminal utilising funds from th... Read More


Indictments filed against former Minister Rajitha Senaratne

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Bribery Commission filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Rajitha Senaratne over an alleged corruption accusation. The case was filed agains... Read More


PMB rice stocks to be released to market

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The recent Food Policy and Security Committee meeting recommended milling paddy stocks owned by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) into rice through the Co-operative Wholesale Estab... Read More


Southern Expressway hit by three-vehicle crash

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Three vehicles collided on the lane running from Matara towards Colombo on the Southern Expressway, this morning (11), near the 115th post in the section between Kokmaduwa and Im... Read More


Tourist arrivals reach 42,810 in first 6 days of August

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- During the first six days of this month, 42,810 tourists arrived in the country, Tourism Development Authority data indicates. Accordingly, the highest number of tourists during... Read More


Authorities urged to address teacher shortages

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Ministry Advisory Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education discussed raising the quality of school education, filling teacher vacancies, formalising ... Read More


President may not know true motive behind 22nd Amendment, alleges Namal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Members of the ruling party are unable to provide a clear explanation for the proposed 22nd Amendment, particularly the move to extend the retirement age of judges, Sri Lanka Pod... Read More


Rough seas expected from Matara to Pottuvil areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Meteorology states that the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara via Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough from time to time. The department advises the... Read More