Easter attacks: CID probes convicts’ claim real culprits are free
The CID is investigating claims by three men convicted over the Easter Sunday attacks that those responsible remain free, the Fort Magistrate's Court was told.
Low-pressure area: 100 mm rain likely as Deduru Oya gates open
A low-pressure area near Sri Lanka brings heavy rain to four provinces, as Deduru Oya spill gates open and a landslide disrupts…
Rain to last until 27 October as Deduru Oya and Kala Oya flood alerts issued
The Meteorology Department said heavy rain may continue until about 27 October, while the Irrigation Department warned of flooding along the Deduru…
Prison population falls by 5,000 as drug test reports speed up
Sri Lanka's prison population fell from 41,993 to 36,925 between July and September after faster Government Analyst drug reports, Minister Harshana Nanayakkara…
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30,000 people in landslide high-risk areas alerted: NBRO
The NBRO has notified over 30,000 people in high-risk areas as heavy rain after Cyclone Ditwah raises landslide danger in five districts.
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Power restrictions end as Norochcholai Unit 2 returns to full 270 MW
The National System Operator said demand management measures end from 22 October after Lakvijaya Unit 2 returned to full capacity.
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Chaminda Vaas to join Delhi Capitals as fast bowling coach
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas is set to become Delhi Capitals' fast bowling coach as the IPL franchise rebuilds its…
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Dammam airport attack kills one; US orders staff out of Saudi
One person died and eight were injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and the US ordered some…