A minor tremor was reported last night (June 5) around 10.49 p.m. at Gampola, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) says.
Director of the GSMB said that the tremor had a magnitude of 2.0 on the Richter scale with its epicenter in Pupuressa.
Seismic meters placed in Mahakanadarawa, Hakmana, Pallekele and Buddhangala have recorded the quake.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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