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The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Thilina Madushanka, has clarified his decision to sell part of theContinue Reading The post Kataragama Devalaya Nilame defends gold sale plan appeared first on Newswire.

A group of employees from estates in the Kandapola area staged a protest march yesterday (Jan 05), calling on theContinue Reading The post Estate workers protest over unsafe housing in Kandapola appeared first on Newswire.

Two suspects have been arrested for deceiving the public through the fake lottery scheme ‘Dialog Mega Wasana’ on social media,Continue Reading The post Two arrested over fake Rs. 10 million lottery scam appeared first on Newswire.

Chief Inspector Niyomal Fernando of the Cinnamon Garden Police Station has formally apologized to journalist Kalpa Gunaratne, following allegations thatContinue Reading The post Police officer apologizes to journalist over unlawful arrest…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06 Jan),Continue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate moves to Rs. 313 appeared first on Newswire.

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings to four districts, effective until 08.30 am tomorrow (Jan 07). Continue Reading The post Landslide warnings issued to four districts appeared first on…

  At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said.Continue Reading The post Five dead after drinking suspected illegal substance, police say appeared first…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has extended the term of the administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC byContinue Reading The post CBSL extends administrator’s term at Nation Lanka Finance PLC by 6 months appeared first on Newswire.

The foundation stone laying ceremony for the proposed seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya at the historic Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya wasContinue Reading The post Foundation stone laid for Sadaham Mandiraya at Kotte Rajamaha…

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder involving a firearm in the Kohuwala police area, policeContinue Reading The post Four arrested over attempted murder shooting in Kohuwala appeared first on Newswire.