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Rapid acceleration in EVs linked to rise in accidents: Experts warn

Colombo, July 19 -- Motor experts have raised concerns that the increasing number of road accidents involving electric vehicles (EVs) may be linked to their rapid acceleration capability. Unlike trad... Read More


Over 1,000 calls received to adopt abandoned baby in Mawathagama

Colombo, July 19 -- More than 1,000 phone calls have been received from individuals expressing interest in adopting the two-day-old baby girl who was found abandoned under a tree in a paddy field in P... Read More


Education Ministry to reduce class sizes to 25-30 students

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Education Ministry aims to reduce the number of students in a classroom to between 25 and 30, as delivering quality education is not possible in overcrowded classrooms of 50 ... Read More


Six elephants released into Udawalawe Maw-Ara forest reserve

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Six elephants cared for at the "Ath Athuru Sevana" (Elephant Transit Home) were released into the Udawalawe Maw-Ara Forest Reserve yesterday. The release was carried out under t... Read More


Kandy schools to close for Esala Perahera from July 29 to August 4

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Due to the heavy traffic congestion and logistical challenges anticipated in Kandy during the annual Esala Perahera, the Kandy Zonal Education Office has announced that schools i... Read More


New SOP introduced to streamline shrimp re-export industry in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ministry introduced a comprehensive new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for shrimp re-export operations, aiming to address longstanding cha... Read More


Kandy perahera tickets sold at exorbitant prices

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Alarming reports have surfaced that tickets for viewing the Kandy Esala Perahera are being sold at exorbitant prices ranging between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 65,000, prompting concerns... Read More


Driving under influence may lead to U.S. visa revocation: Embassy

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong reminder to all U.S. visa holders and applicants that driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense under U.S. law, which... Read More


Probe launched into irregularities at Sabaragamuwa university

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Education Ministry has appointed an independent investigation committee to probe alleged administrative and financial irregularities at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lan... Read More


Emirates enhances Colombo service with four-class Boeing 777 from July 18

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is set to enhance its service on the Colombo-Dubai route by deploying its newly retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft fr... Read More