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Bogawanthalawa: Low-lying areas and roads flooded after heavy rain

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


Youth arrested at BIA using face recognition system over attempted murder

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


Special transport services deployed for Deepavali festival

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


Heavy rainfall prompts opening of sluice gates at Rajanganaya and Angamuwa reservoirs

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


Heavy rain and thundershowers forecast for Saturday

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


Talks on estate workers' wage increase postponed

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


Suspect arrested with T56 rifle and ammunition in Hungama

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


Over 53 kg of heroin seized from trawler brought to Galle Harbour

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Navy Spokesperson stated that 53.134 kgs of heroin were found on the multi-day fishing trawler that was seized by the Navy and brought to the Galle Harbour. The mu... Read More


Police allow grace period for vehicle licence enforcement after LGC glitch

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Police Spokesperson and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler said that the Police have decided to grant relief to drivers due to the disruption in the issuance o... Read More


Travel ban imposed on 10 athletes who fled during Commonwealth Games; red notices expected

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (17) ordered a foreign travel ban on ten Sri Lankan athletes who allegedly failed to return to the country after attending the... Read More