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Alert issued on rising unhealthy air quality levels

Srilanka, Feb. 6 -- The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has reported a slightly unhealthy air quality level for the second consecutive day in most cities, w... Read More


Public advised to wear face masks amid slightly unhealthy AQI levels

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) urged the public to wear face masks whenever possible and seek immediate medical attention if experi... Read More


Fair weather will prevail over sea areas

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- Fair weather conditions will prevail over the sea areas around the island, the Meteorology Department said. Winds will be north-easterly with speeds of up to 30 km/h. However, win... Read More


Dogs used as bait to lure leopards for tourists in national parks: AWC raises alarm

Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has reported a disturbing trend in which dogs are being used as bait to lure leopards, making the big cats more visible to tourists in national p... Read More


New vehicles arriving soon; second-hand market to drop 10-15%: Importers

Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- New vehicles will arrive in the country within the next two or three weeks. After their arrival, the existing second-hand market in the country is expected to decline by 10 to 15 p... Read More


Rain expected to reduce from tomorrow

Srilanka, Feb. 1 -- The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to ease from tomorrow (2) but a few showers will occur in the Uva Province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale, Nuwar... Read More


Coconut Triangle faces marshland threat due to illegal sand washing

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- The coconut triangle in the country risks turning into marshland in the near future due to the operation of illegal sand washing plants in the region. Residents of the Thabbowa a... Read More


IMEI devices must be registered with TRCSL from today

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Any radio frequency (RF) emitting devices, including those requiring International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration, will not be permitted to operate unless registere... Read More


Vehicle prices will rise initially, then gradually decrease: President

Srilanka, Jan. 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka said yesterday that though there will be a price increase upon resuming vehicle imports in February, after a five-year pause, the prices will gr... Read More


Education Minister addresses schoolgirls' hygiene issues

Srilanka, Jan. 23 -- Prime Minister and Education Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, held a meeting to discussed the hygiene challenges faced by female students above Grade 6 in schools around the coun... Read More