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Two arrested for stealing gold "Urna Roma" from Buddha statues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Nawalapitiya Police arrested two suspects today (08) for allegedly breaking and stealing gold-plated "Urna Roma" located on the forehead of the Buddha statues across several t... Read More


Tourist arrivals surpass 300,000 mark

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka exceeded 300,000 within the first few weeks of this year. According to the Tourism Development Authority, 317,381 tourists visited the island... Read More


Temporary decline in island-wide rainfall

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A temporary reduction in the current rainy weather conditions is anticipated from today (08) until the 11th, according to the Department of Meteorology. Forecasts indicate that l... Read More


Police constable cites mental exhaustion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A constable at the Aluthgama Police station departed from duty after recording a formal note stating that continuous work without rest caused him severe mental distress. Reports ... Read More


Consumer groups call for controlled price on domestic gas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A controlled price for domestic gas is being requested by consumer organisations from the government, pointing out that such regulation is essential due to frequent inconsistencie... Read More


Reforms and digitalisation of Excise Department discussed.

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- A discussion regarding revenue collection, structural reforms, and the modernisation of the Excise Department took place recently at the Presidential Secretariat, presided over by ... Read More


Reforms and digitalisation of Excise Department discussed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A discussion regarding revenue collection, structural reforms, and the modernisation of the Excise Department took place recently at the Presidential Secretariat, presided over by... Read More


Sujeewa proposes probe into substandard coal imports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- All institutions and officials involved in the importation of substandard coal should be summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), according to Samagi Jana Balaw... Read More


Police constable hospitalised after being stabbed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A police constable was admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital early this morning (07) with serious injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon by a fellow officer while sleep... Read More


Nationwide strike of Radiologists called off

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The planned nationwide strike scheduled for the day after tomorrow was called off after the transfer of Dr. Charles Nugawela, who served as the Acting Deputy Director of the Malig... Read More