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INEC sets Nov 4 to fill Chamwino seat

DODOMA, Sept. 26 -- THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set November 4, 2026, as the date for a parliamentary by-election in Chamwino Constituency, Dodoma Region, alongside counci... Read More


Treatment for injured tusker 'Kavantissa' continues for third day in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Veterinary officers conducted medical treatment for the third consecutive day today (26) on the tusker known as 'Kavantissa', who has been roaming in the Galgamuwa area of the N... Read More


Suraksha student insurance scheme expanded to cover AIDS testing

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- A total of 107 individuals aged between 15 and 24 were diagnosed with AIDS last year, according to sources from the Ministry of Health. In response, the Ministry of Education a... Read More


Sri Lanka faces risk of increased rainfall and potential floods in October and November, warns Met Department

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Sri Lanka could experience increased rainfall during October and November, with authorities advised to prepare for potential flooding, according to the Department of Meteorology... Read More


Veteran music producer Ananda Ganegoda passes away

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Veteran music producer and prominent businessman Ananda Ganegoda passed away at the age of 80. He stepped into the cassette music industry in 1980 through the 'Sing Lanka' cass... Read More


Police raid luxury house allegedly used by drug trafficker "DJ Chathu"

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Police raided a luxurious three-storey house in the Nalluruwa area of Panadura yesterday evening (25). The premises had allegedly been rented by a large-scale drug trafficker kn... Read More


Government denies claims of curtailing rooftop solar power

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake stated during a news briefing that allegations regarding government steps to curtail rooftop solar power while promoting other energy sources... Read More


Government will provide all necessary support following Polonnaruwa Hospital blast, says Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- One hospital worker was killed and five others were injured following a sudden explosion at the Polonnaruwa National Nephrology (Kidney) Hospital around 4:00 AM today (26). The... Read More


Mihintale Chief Incumbent requests President to grant pardon to Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Ancient Temple, Venerable Walawahengunawewe Dhammaratana Thera, has requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to intervene in granting a ... Read More


One dead following explosion in Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital kitchen gas pipeline

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- A person who was critically injured and hospitalised following an explosion in the gas supply pipeline of the Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital kitchen early today (26) has died, acco... Read More