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One-hour power cut scheduled for today

Srilanka, Feb. 13 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that island-wide power interruptions will occur for one hour today (13). The power supply disruptions will take place in differen... Read More


Fair weather across the country, possible ground frost in Nuwara Eliya

Srilanka, Feb. 13 -- The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre announced today that fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Cold temperatures can be expected acr... Read More


Six lion cubs named at Ridiyagama Safari Park

Srilanka, Feb. 12 -- Colombo, Feb 12 (Daily Mirror) - Six lion cubs, which include five females and one male, were born approximately three months ago at the Ridiyagama Safari Park, Department of Nati... Read More


Farmers face severe challenges due to climate change

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka, a lush island famous for its scenic landscapes and fertile soil, has always thrived on agriculture. From its picturesque tea plantations to the vast rice paddies, farmi... Read More


Toyota releases new price list, with lowest price starting at Rs. 7.4 million

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Toyota Lanka has announced the new prices for its wide range of brand-new vehicles following the relaxation of the ban on vehicle imports. The company said that the revised price... Read More


Fair weather prevails, isolated showers expected in some areas

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- While fair weather prevails over most parts of the island, a few showers may occur in the Uva Province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, the foreca... Read More


Moderate air quality recorded in most cities

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- A moderate level of air quality was recorded in most cities yesterday, while slightly unhealthy levels were observed in Galle, Ratnapura, Embilipitiya and Hambantota, according to... Read More


Coal power plant failures behind islandwide blackouts: Expert

Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- If a countrywide power outage occurred and took longer to restore, the primary cause of both recent and past islandwide blackouts would be the failure of the country's three coal ... Read More


Moderate level air quality indicated in most cities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- e Sri Lanka Air Quality Index (SL AQI) recorded moderate air quality levels in most cities yesterday. The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (D... Read More


New passport office to Jaffna soon

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced plans to establish a new office in Jaffna and decided to increase the number of passports issued daily. Public Security an... Read More