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Fake cops storm home in robbery, villagers catch suspect

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A group who introduced themselves as police officers had entered a house at Ritigala, Nawa Janapadaya, terrorised its occupants, and fled after robbing two gold chains and a mobil... Read More


World's largest Orchid blooms at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens after 16 years

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A cluster of blooms on the 'Giant Orchid,' considered the world's largest orchid plant, has flowered at the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens after roughly 16 years. This giant ... Read More


Bad weather claims 5 fishermen's lives

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The number of fishermen who died after setting out for fishing amid adverse weather conditions has now risen to five. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources also stated ... Read More


Mother and newborn both claimed by cengue just two days before birth

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A tragic incident has been reported from Wadduwa, where a mother lost her life along with her unborn child just two days before she was due to give birth. The deceased has been i... Read More


Rough seas ahead, Puttalam-Galle fishermen told to stay ashore

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that wind speeds in sea areas from Puttalam through Colombo to Galle may at times rise to between 50 and 60 kilometres per hour, and th... Read More


Galle to Pottuvil seas to see strong winds, fishermen warned

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The Department of Meteorology has announced that wind speeds in sea areas from Galle through Hambantota to Pottuvil could rise to between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour. According... Read More


Dengue cases reach 86,000 this year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The total number of dengue patients reported in the country so far this year has crossed 86,000, the National Dengue Control Unit stated. Accordingly, 29,980 patients were report... Read More


Sri Lanka's costly fuel shift: refined imports soar, crude barely moves

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Sri Lanka's fuel import bill surged to over USD 3.1 billion in the first half of this year, a jump of nearly 60% from the same period in 2025. That's according to the Central Ba... Read More


Woman Police Sergeant arrested for defrauding police funds

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A woman Police Sergeant serving at Iginiyagala Police Station has been arrested by Ampara Police's Special Crime Investigation Unit for defrauding approximately Rs. 290,000 in rev... Read More


Deputy Minister Abeysinghe warns public of impersonation scam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Reports indicate that individuals or an organised group are making phone calls using the name of Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysin... Read More