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5,741-km elephant fence gets major resource boost

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Government has launched a major programme to strengthen the resources available to wildlife officials responsible for maintaining Sri Lanka's 5,741-kilometre electric fence ... Read More


Driving licence medicals go digital from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A new digital system for issuing medical certificates required to obtain driving licences will be introduced from tomorrow (24), National Institute of Transport Medicine Chairma... Read More


Sri Lanka lost 10,000 foreign jobs due to corruption, poor handling: SLBFE Chairman

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Sri Lanka lost a significant number of foreign employment opportunities due to corrupt practices and poor handling of overseas job opportunities during the previous government, ... Read More


CAA cracks down on baby diaper imports without importer details

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Two businesses have been fined after being found distributing imported baby diapers without mandatory information identifying the registered importer. The action followed compl... Read More


Bring reusable bags to Colombo Book Fair, CEA urges public

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has urged consumers visiting the Colombo International Book Fair to bring an environmentally friendly, reusable bag to carry the books ... Read More


190,000 cancer injections allegedly imported without approval

SriLanka, Sept. 21 -- Questions have been raised over the importation and release of a stock of around 190,000 G-CSF injections, reportedly worth approximately Rs. 250 million, amid claims that the dr... Read More


80.6% of device use via smartphones

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Smartphones accounted for 80.6% of device usage in Sri Lanka in 2025, highlighting the dominance of mobile technology over traditional computers, according to the Department of ... Read More


Anuradhapura launches week-long rabies prevention drive

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A week-long programme to strengthen rabies prevention and responsible animal care has commenced in Anuradhapura, with authorities targeting the sterilisation and vaccination of ... Read More


Lightning warning issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- An amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued for the Uva and Eastern provinces and the Mullaittivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts, with the warning remaining vali... Read More


Mahaweli River water levels rise; Kandy areas warned of possible floods

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Authorities have warned residents in several areas of Kandy District to remain alert over the possibility of flooding as water levels in the Mahaweli River continue to rise. Ac... Read More