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UN Human Rights Council’s 60th Session Begins in Geneva TodaY

The 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is scheduled to commence today (08) in Geneva. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,...

“Kala Wewa Back to Elephants” Project Successfully Concluded Over Three Days

The “Kala Wewa Back to Elephants” project, organized in line with the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, was successfully carried out over the past three...

Chemmani Mass Graves: 239 Human Skeletons Recovered So Far

The second phase of excavations at the Chemmani mass grave site concluded yesterday (6). With this, a total of 239 complete human skeletons have been...

Police Warn of Fraudulent Messages Promising Bank Rewards

The police have issued a warning about a fraudulent message currently circulating on social media, claiming that banks are offering rewards. Authorities stated that the...

Stricter Law Enforcement on Vehicles with Hazardous Modifications from Tomorrow

State Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena announced that stricter legal action will be enforced from tomorrow (08) against vehicles operating with dangerous modifications. In...

Stock of Suspected Chemicals for Ice Drug Production Seized in Tangalle

A stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”) was discovered this morning (07) on a property in...

Mineral Transportation Suspended During School Hours

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) announced that mineral transportation activities will be suspended during specific hours on school days. Accordingly, the suspension will...

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...

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