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47 tortoises rescued from drought-hit pond in Kantale

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Wildlife officers have rescued 47 tortoises after they became trapped in a pond that had dried up amid severe drought conditions in the Kantale area. Acting on information recei... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka's 74 major reservoirs hold 35% of total capacity

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Water storage across country's 74 major reservoirs has reached 1,182,385 acre-feet, equivalent to 35% of their combined gross capacity, according to the latest reservoir data. T... और पढ़ें


Railway Unions raise concerns over lack of special trains during school holidays

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- For the first time in history, no special trains have been scheduled during the current school holidays, while no discussions have been held on the work that needs to be carried ... और पढ़ें


Union urges railways to withdraw legal action against SLRSMU Chief Secretary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Joint Development Officers' Union has urged the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways to immediately withdraw the decision to initiate legal action against the Chief Secretar... और पढ़ें


Sea waves up to 3m possible along southern coast

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Meteorological Department has warned of a possibility of sea wave heights of around 2.0 to 3.0 metres in the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara an... और पढ़ें


New service category for medical, dental specialists

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to appoint an official committee to draft a Service Minute to establish a dedicated service category named the "Specialist Medica... और पढ़ें


Cabinet approves Rs. 104.9 bn central expressway road project

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal to develop connecting roads linking Sections I, III and IV of the Central Expressway with the existing road network in the Western, Central an... और पढ़ें


Railway union accuses GM over engine failures

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters' Union (SLRSMU) has called for an urgent investigation into the recent breakdowns of locomotive engines, alleging that the current Railway Gene... और पढ़ें


El Nino may bring above-average rainfall, flood risk in October-November

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka could experience above-average rainfall during October and November due to prevailing El Nino conditions, raising the possibility of flooding in some areas, the Departm... और पढ़ें


Chemical release triggers water supply shutdown in Colombo and Gampaha

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The temporary suspension of water supply to several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha districts following the release of a chemical into the environment by a private factory has r... और पढ़ें