The annual St. Anthony’s Festival at Katchatheevu was celebrated with great devotion and grandeur today. More than 8,500 devotees from Sri Lanka and India gathered to take part in this sacred event, marking a significant turnout for the festival. The celebration stood as a testament to the deep-rooted faith and unity between the two nations.
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A police constable and another individual have been arrested for allegedly assisting suspended Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon in evading arrest, the Police Media Division confirmed.
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Sarith N. Silva, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Wild Cook Book, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan to surpass 10 million subscribers on YouTube.
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Two vehicles unexpectedly caught fire today in separate incidents on the Southern Expressway and in the Nuggegoda area.
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The devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar has claimed at least 144 lives, according to reports from the country’s military.
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U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, paid a visit to the headquarters of the United National Party (UNP), Sri Kotha, today for a crucial discussion with the party’s leadership.