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Rainfall expected to increase in southwest from July 28: Met Dept

Srilanka, July 26 -- The Meteorology Department has forecast a slight increase in rainfall in the south-western parts of Sri Lanka over the next few days from July 28. Issuing its general weather for... Read More


Referendum needed on Supreme Court judges' tenure: Namal

Srilanka, July 26 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said any proposal to extend the tenure of Supreme Court judges should be decided by the people through... Read More


Teachers' Union slams compulsory Poya Day meeting for principals

Srilanka, July 26 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has strongly condemned the decision to hold a meeting for school principals in the Kandy education zone on a Poya Day (29), with General Secretary... Read More


Special arrack price increased by Rs. 20

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The price of a 750 ml bottle of special arrack has been increased by Rs. 20, the Sri Lanka Distilleries Company said. The company said the price increase was due to higher produ... Read More


New Animal Welfare Bill: Rs. 250,000 fine, two-year jail for animal cruelty

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Those convicted of animal cruelty could face fines of up to Rs. 250,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, under Sri Lanka's long-awaited Animal Welfare Bill, which has ... Read More


Labour Department suspends EPF services on July 30 and 31

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Labour Department has announced that public services related to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Database and Digital EPF system will be unavailable on July 30 and 31, 202... Read More


Southern Province Grade 9 Civic Education exam postponed over question paper delay

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Grade 9 Civic Education examination paper scheduled to be held today has been postponed in the Southern Province due to the failure to receive the printed question papers at ... Read More


Veterinarians urge swift passage of Animal Welfare Act

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population has urged authorities not to further delay the enactment of the Animal Welfare Act, warning that conti... Read More


Public invited to name Pinnawala Zoo's three fishing cat cubs

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- As Sri Lanka prepares to celebrate World Cat Day on August 8, Pinnawala Zoo has opened a public naming competition for its three adorable Fishing Cat cubs, inviting animal lovers... Read More


Largest marine plastic waste stock sent for recycling after MSC ELSA 3 spill

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The largest quantity of marine plastic waste collected following the MSC ELSA 3 maritime incident has been officially cleared for recycling, marking a major milestone in Sri Lank... Read More