Nine Iranians arrested in Southern seas remanded
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The nine Iranians taken into the custody of the Navy in Southern seas have been remanded till the 29th of July by the Colombo Chief...
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VIP security personnel attack van in Kalagedihena
(UTV|COLOMBO) – An incident was reported from Kalagedihena yesterday where the security personnel of a VIP motorcade had attacked a van, allegedly for not allowing the...
“No patients of Dr. Shafi have come forward for tests in sterilization case” – Health Ministry
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Health says that although the facilities were increased at the Castle Street Hospital for Women and the De Soysa Maternity Hospital...
Inclement weather to continue; Landslide warnings in effect
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for 7 districts in the island, due to the prevailing inclement weather. Accordingly the...
Landslides destroy 10 shops in Ginigathhena; one reported missing
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Owing to the prevailing downpours in the central hills, 10 shops in Ginigathhena town have been destroyed in the landslide, while one person is...
US destroyed Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz, says Trump
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Donald Trump has said the US Navy destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the USS Boxer amphibious assault...
Two spill gates opened in Laxapana Reservoir
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says that two spill gates have been opened in the Laxapana Reservoir, due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. People...
“US govt. will not buy, sell, or own actual land in Sri Lanka” – Alaina B. Teplitz
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United States says it will continue to work cordially with all Sri Lankan administrations even after the conduct of forthcoming elections. United States...
12 feared dead after suspected arson attack on studio in Japan
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Twelve people are presumed dead, fire officials have said, and more could be missing after becoming trapped by a suspected arson attack at a...
Exports rebound in May
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Record 4% growth to $ 961 m from a year earlier and 0.4% in April Imports down 3.9% to shrink trade deficit to...