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Central Bank unofficially caps dollar rate to curb rupee depreciation, says Rajith Keerthi Thennakoon

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Sri Lanka Human Rights Centre Executive Director Rajith Keerthi Thennakoon states that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has intervened to control the rapid rise in the value of the U... Read More


Woman dies after being hit by motorcycle

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- A pedestrian died following a severe crash where a moving motorcycle hit her on the Kuruvikulam, Tharalawatta side road within the Rasnayakapura police division. Police say the i... Read More


Building collapse in Kandy injures two workers

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Two workers sustained injuries and were hospitalised after a section of a five-storey commercial building collapsed in Kandy Cross Street. The victims were admitted to the Perade... Read More


Suspects arrested during illegal treasure hunt

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- A man and a woman digging illegally to find antiquities were arrested alongside their excavation equipment in the Galmaduwa area of the Ampara police division by a team of officer... Read More


Human head found on Moragalla Beach

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- A human head has been discovered washed ashore behind a major tourist hotel along the Moragalla beach area in Aluthgama, according to police. Police stated that the discovery was... Read More


Minor floods expected in low-lying areas of Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Irrigation Department has stated that there is a possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the divisional secretariats of Ingiriya, Horana, Dodangoda, Millaniya, Kal... Read More


Sajith holds talks with Canadian Envoy on economic recovery and climate support

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held a special meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Isabelle Martin, at the Office of the Leader of the Opposi... Read More


Over 7,000 affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Severe weather conditions affecting the island have displaced 7,757 people belonging to 1,966 families across the districts of Ratnapura District, Gampaha District, Kalutara Distr... Read More


Flood warning extended for Attanagalu Oya Basin

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Irrigation Department says that the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin has been extended for a further 48 hours. Published by HT Digital Content Services with ... Read More


Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm expected

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that the southwest monsoon is gradually becoming established across the island. According to the latest weather advisory, several area... Read More