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48-hour railway strike begins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Sri Lanka's railway trade unions launched a 48-hour token strike at midnight yesterday (16), after talks with the Government failed to resolve their demand for the removal of Ra... और पढ़ें


New rabies law ends arbitrary killing of animals on suspicion, veterinarian says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Animals suspected of having rabies can no longer be arbitrarily killed or shot by police merely on suspicion under Sri Lanka's newly introduced legislation on rabies control and... और पढ़ें


Customs revenue surpasses Rs. 2 trillion

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the Rs. 2 trillion mark in revenue collection, recording a significant milestone in its annual revenue performance. Customs announced that the R... और पढ़ें


'We are not afraid and will not flee': Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who appeared before the Colombo High Court today, said he would surrender to the court and abide by t... और पढ़ें


Widespread rain expected across Sri Lanka over next 10 days

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Widespread rainfall is expected across the island over the next 10 days, while preparations should be made to face possible heavy rain, landslides and floods, the Meteorology De... और पढ़ें


Polgolla Reservoir to be emptied for repairs from Sept. 25

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Polgolla Reservoir will be emptied for about two and a half days from midnight on September 25 to facilitate urgent repairs to its gates, the Water Management Secretariat sa... और पढ़ें


Sextortion: Don't pay, don't panic

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to remain vigilant against sextortion, an online crime in which perpetrators threaten to share inti... और पढ़ें


Two rivers on flood alert

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Irrigation Department has issued alerts for the Maguru Ganga and Attanagalu Oya as several parts of the country recorded heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to... और पढ़ें


'Sili-sili' bags cannot be free

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Traders cannot provide "sili-sili" polythene bags free of charge to consumers when selling goods, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said. The CAA said the requirement is con... और पढ़ें


No 'dog tax' under new Rabies Act: Vet

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- There is no new "dog tax" and no provision to jail people for feeding stray dogs under Sri Lanka's newly gazetted Rabies Eradication and Dog Registration Act, Veterinary Surgeon... और पढ़ें