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Binara Full Moon Poya Day Today

Today (07) marks Binara Full Moon Poya Day, a significant day in the Buddhist calendar associated with several historic events in the history of...

Construction Begins on Siyambalanduwa “Rividhanavi” Solar Power Park

Siyambalanduwa, Monaragala – Construction of Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy project, the “Rividhanavi” Solar Power Park in Siyambalanduwa, officially commenced this morning (September 6),...

Police Reveal Presence of Methamphetamine Compounds in Chemicals Imported by Padme

Five out of twenty samples taken from two containers seized in Middeniya, Thalawa, have tested positive for methamphetamine compounds (commonly known as "Ice"), according...

Former SLPP Local Councilor Piyal Manamperi Arrested Over Seizure of 50,000kg of Chemicals Used in Ice Drug Production

Former local councilor of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Piyal Manamperi, has been taken into custody in connection with the discovery of approximately...

Shooting Incident Reported in Panadura, Alubomulla

A shooting was reported this morning (6) at a shop in the Sandagalawatta area of Alubomulla, Panadura, according to police. Two unidentified individuals carried out...

Bodies of Tangalle Municipal Council Employees Killed in Ella Bus Tragedy Brought to Tangalle Town Hall

The bodies of the Tangalle Municipal Council employees who perished in the tragic bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya main road, which claimed 15 lives,...

Shooting Incident Reported in Negombo

Police reported that two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle opened fire at a house in the Kuttiduwa area of Negombo at around 1:38 a.m....

Two Shooting Incidents Reported in Grandpass and Panchikawatte

Colombo – A fatal shooting occurred in the Grandpass area of Colombo at around 11:45 p.m. yesterday (5), resulting in the death of a...

CEB Trade Union Action Continues for Second Day

Colombo – The work-to-rule campaign launched by employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in protest against the proposed division of the institution into...

Compensation of Rs. 1 Million Each for Victims of Ella Bus Accident

Colombo – The Presidential Fund has decided to grant compensation to the victims who lost their lives in the bus accident that occurred last...

Muslims Worldwide Commemorate Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad

Muslims across the world are today observing the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with various religious programs. The sacrifices made by the Prophet throughout...

Death Toll from Horrific Ella Bus Accident Rises to 15

The death toll from the tragic bus accident that occurred last night near the 24th milepost on the Ella–Wellawaya Road has risen to 15. Another...

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