Sri Lanka, July 18 -- more than 50 people die annually in the country due to lightning strikes Professor Chandana Jayaratne stated this during a programme held in Colombo today (18). The Professor a... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Paddy harvesting during the Yala season in several areas, including Ampara, has reached its final stage. Against this backdrop, the government's paddy purchasing programme, based... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- An individual was arrested with a stock of cocaine valued at Rs. 90.8 million at the Katunayake Airport by the Customs Narcotics Control Directorate. The Customs Narcotics Contr... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A request to show love and kindness to pets living on the streets is being made. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya mentioned this while participating in a programme conducted by... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The pistol suspected to have been used by former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne to commit suicide will be referred to the Government Analyst for further investiga... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The fourth procession of the Esala Perahera of the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya parades the streets tonight (18). The procession commences parading the streets at th... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Three suspects arrested over allegedly demanding bribes to facilitate organised criminal Hararak Kata have been remanded further until the 28th of this month. Colombo Chief Magi... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- CCTV cameras have been installed at various locations to identify individuals dumping rubbish on public roads and take legal action against offenders. The Kesbewa Urban Council ... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Hiru Mega Blast anniversary concert, described as a massive performing experience in Sri Lankan media art, is set to take place tonight (18) at the Horana City Council Stadiu... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne died this morning (17) after being hospitalised with gunshot wounds, the Police Media Division announced. The shooting occu... Read More