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Eleven youths were taken into custody on Sunday (29) for allegedly organising motorcycle and three-wheeler races for cash on theContinue Reading The post 11 youths arrested for street racing on Piliyandala bypass road appeared first on…

The Sri Lanka Police has launched strict disciplinary action against the Officer‑in‑Charge of the Division involved in hosting an allegedContinue Reading The post Police investigate CID OIC over alleged birthday celebration for Ishara…

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned that water supply restrictions may be imposed for several hours aContinue Reading The post Water cuts likely due to dry conditions, Water Board warns appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has clarified misinformation surrounding his remarks on Police powers to conduct raids outsideContinue Reading The post Deputy Minister Watagala clarifies remarks over police powers appeared…

A newly identified and highly mutated COVID-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, informally dubbed the ‘Cicada’ variant, has drawn global attention after beingContinue Reading The post Highly mutated BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ COVID-19 variant detected in at least…

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading The post Electricity Price Increased appeared first on Newswire.

If your electricity bill was Rs. 13,920 (300 units), it will increase to around Rs. 17,220 under the new tariffsContinue Reading The post Over 180 units hit hard: 300-unit bill increases by Rs.3,300 appeared first on Newswire.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says there is no risk of power cuts at the moment. AddressingContinue Reading The post PUCSL assures no risk of power cuts appeared first on Newswire.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that a centralized electronic system for asset andContinue Reading The post CIABOC to launch online asset declaration system appeared first on…

Malaysian carrier Batik Air’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur touched down at the Katunayake Airport early this morning (30). FlightContinue Reading The post Malaysia’s Batik Air launches operations to Sri Lanka appeared first on…