Many shops in the north were crowded today as people went about doing last minute shopping for the Deepavali festival which falls tomorrow.
Signifying the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, the Hindu festival is due to be celebrated with much enthusiasm this year as heavy rains have now fallen in the north, signifying the end of a long drought.
Story and Pix by Romesh Madhusanka
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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