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Elpitiya incident not a shooting, police investigation reveals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Police Headquarters has clarified that the incident reported at a house in the Ihala Omattha area of the Elpitiya Police Division yesterday (October 4) was not a shooting. Curren... Read More


Badulla's Passara records the highest rainfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- The adverse weather currently affecting the island has brought exceptionally heavy rainfall, with Passara in the Badulla District recording the highest precipitation over the past... Read More


People's love is the greatest joy for a leader - Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the greatest happiness a people's leader can achieve is the time spent with the public. He added that this is not just a political ... Read More


Sri Lankan delegation to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- A Sri Lankan delegation is scheduled to depart today (October 5) to attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Barbados. The conference will take place from Octobe... Read More


Prime Minister says government is laying foundation for Sri Lanka's future

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the current government is laying the fundamental groundwork to position the country for the place it should be in the next decade... Read More


Rainfall expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- The Department of Meteorology reports that atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thundershowers this evening (October 5). The public is advised to take nec... Read More


Shooting reported in Elpitiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Police have reported a shooting incident in the Omattha area of Elpitiya. According to police, the gunfire was directed at the window of a house. Fortunately, no one was injured... Read More


Landslide early warning issued for five districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level 1 landslide early warning for five districts across the island. The affected districts are Badulla, Kurunega... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket appoints national batting and spin bowling coaches

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointments of Julian Wood as the National Batting Coach and Dr. Rene Ferdinands as the National Spin Bowling Coach. Julian Wood, the c... Read More


Weapons and drugs seized from 'Backoe Saman's' brother-in-law's house

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Police have reported the discovery of a micro pistol, a magazine, a quantity of ammunition, and heroin at the residence of the brother-in-law of alleged underworld figure "Backoe ... Read More