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Heavy rains expected tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. tomorrow (October 1), as atmospheric conditions become favourable for afternoon thundershowers... Read More


Flood warnings lifted for four river basins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Department of Irrigation has lifted the flood warnings issued for four river basins following a return to normal water levels. The Hydrology and Disaster Management Divisio... Read More


Public transport should be on par with free healthcare, education: President

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Public transport should be placed on the same level as Sri Lanka's free healthcare and education systems, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised, Transport, Highways ... Read More


112 new Metro buses deployed on seven Western Province routes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- A total of 112 newly introduced Metro buses were deployed yesterday (29) on seven routes in the Western Province, with the aim of easing traffic congestion in Colombo and provid... Read More


Cabinet approves committee to restore Sri Lankan heritage abroad

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to facilitate the restoration of Sri Lankan cultural artefacts currently in foreign possession, particularly... Read More


Cabinet approves continuation of education reforms for Grades 2 and 6 in 2027

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Cabinet has approved the continuation of Sri Lanka's education reform programme, with reforms for Grades 2 and 6 scheduled to be implemented in 2027, while the reforms intro... Read More


Driver demerit points system pilot project to begin October 1

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A pilot project for introducing a driver demerit points system for traffic offences will commence on October 1, 2026, as part of the Government's efforts to improve road safety ... Read More


'Rabies control has become a racket': AWC accuses Health Ministry of neglect

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- As Sri Lanka marks World Rabies Day today, the country's approach to controlling the deadly disease has come under sharp criticism, with the Veterinary Surgeon and Animal Welfar... Read More


Fuel crisis looms Friday as tanker owners threaten to stop deliveries

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Fuel distribution to filling stations across the country could come to a standstill from Friday (25) if authorities fail to revise fuel transportation charges in line with the l... Read More


SLPP hints at rally to rival Anuradhapura event

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka said discussions were underway to organise a major rally to rival the recently held Anuradhapura rally, with the aim of pressu... Read More