Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) conducted a sudden inspection of bakeries and restaurants in the Hatton town today (18 October) in light of the upcoming Deepavali festival. The ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Colombo Additional Magistrate today (October 18) granted permission to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) to detain and question for five days, until October 23, the five susp... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Heavy rainfall that occurred yesterday (October 17) in the Bogawanthalawa Maha Eliya Reserve, a major catchment area for the Castlereigh Reservoir, caused the water level of the ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Heavy rainfall experienced in the Bogawanthalawa area yesterday (October 17) afternoon has resulted in numerous low-lying areas of the region being flooded. Several roads are su... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- A young man who was allegedly attempting to flee the country after allegedly trying to commit a homicide in the Borella area was arrested last night (October 17) by officers of t... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Special transport services have been deployed to facilitate the travel of the public heading to their hometowns for the Deepavali festival, which falls the day after tomorrow. T... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Department of Irrigation reports that six sluice gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Additionally, two gates... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology reports that rain or thundershowers are likely in many parts of the island this afternoon or evening. The Department stated that heavy rain, exceed... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- A discussion scheduled to be held yesterday (October 17) at the Department of Labour regarding the increase in estate workers' wages had to be postponed as estate employers faile... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) arrested a suspect with a T-56 assault rifle and a cache of live ammunition during a raid conducted yesterday (October 17) afte... Read More