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Sea turtle population under threat, earn environmentalists

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Environmentalists warn that sea turtles are increasingly threatened by human activities. The widespread disposal of plastic and polythene into the ocean, entanglement in fishing ... Read More


Local waste mismanagement fuels dengue rise: Dr. Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The failure of local government authorities to properly manage waste is a major factor contributing to the recent rise in dengue cases across the country, Chairman of the Doctors... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas from Galle to Pottuvil: Alert issued

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning for sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota, urging naval and fishing communities to r... Read More


Govt allocates funds for development, urges skilled technical workforce: Minister

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Chandana Abayarathne said that the current government has properly allocated necessary funds for developm... Read More


Experts urge responsible suicide reporting, warn on social media sharing

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Health professional Dr. Chathuriya has called on the public and media to refrain from sharing videos and content related to suicides on social media, warning that such actions ca... Read More


Treasury and CPC weigh options on fuel prices as Rs. 57 Bn fuel allocation nears exhaustion

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- The government is considering maintaining current domestic fuel prices without implementing an increase, even after the existing state subsidy concludes, provided that the curren... Read More


CAA raids Kollupitiya supermarket over missing food labels

SriLanka, June 14 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out a special inspection raid on a leading supermarket in the Kollupitiya area over the sale of imported packaged food products al... Read More


Heavy rain expected as El Nino conditions set to develop globally after February: Officials

SriLanka, June 14 -- Meteorologists have predicted that the El Nino phenomenon, triggered by rising temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, will begin to have a global impact after February next y... Read More


Rain likely in several areas after 1 p.m.

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at a few places in the Uva Province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m. today (12), the Meteorology Department said.... Read More


Elderly man dies in elephant attack

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A 72-year-old man was killed after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Sumedhankara area within the Serunuwara Police Division yesterday (11). Police said the victim, a res... Read More