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Bay of Bengal depression intensifies as met department warns of heavy rains and strong winds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Meteorology announces that the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands developed into a depression and will intensify further in... Read More


Navy recovers record drug haul worth over Rs.11.8 billion in Matara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Navy states that the total weight of the drug consignment discovered early yesterday morning at the Thalalla beach in Matara reaches 561.705 kg, with an overall value exceedi... Read More


Sri Lanka tourist arrivals surpass 1.8 million mark this year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpassed 1.8 million between January 1 and October 22 this year, according to the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authori... Read More


Harin Fernando calls for youth empowerment and stronger India-Sri Lanka ties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Former Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Harin Fernando delivered the keynote address at the NavaDisha Global Dialogue on Justice and Reintegration, held at EMIR Business School in Kar... Read More


Upper Kotmale spill gate remains open following heavy rainfall in catchment areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Engineers in charge of the Upper Kotmale reservoir state that one spill gate remains open due to continuous heavy rainfall across its catchment areas. Authorities opened the spi... Read More


Hiru Seela Paramitha Poya programme underway in Seruwawila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Hiru Seela Paramitha religious programme, organised by the Hiru Media Network to mark Vap Full Moon Poya Day, takes place at the historic Seruwawila Mangala Ancient Temple to... Read More


Met department issues warning for severe lightning in Uva Province and Eastern Districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory warning for severe lightning across the Uva Province as well as the Ampara and Batticaloa districts. According to the department... Read More


Hunugallewa residents accuse wildlife officials of pressuring suspects to confess in tusker Kawantissa shooting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Residents of Hunugallewa in Galgamuwa accuse wildlife officials of pressuring two remanded suspects to confess to shooting the iconic tusker Kawantissa. The villagers made the a... Read More


SLTB electric bus procurement stalls despite Cabinet approval, audit finds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The procurement of 200 electric buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has failed to progress within the stipulated timeframe despite receiving Cabinet approval, accordin... Read More


Police warn of financial scams targeting users of dating apps and social media

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to exercise caution when forming relationships with strangers through dating apps and social media, warning of financial scams involving fr... Read More