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Ella Rock forest fire controlled, motorists caution

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The forest fire that broke out in the Ella Rock mountain range, a highly sensitive area within the Ravana Ella forest reserve, has now been brought under control, according to th... Read More


Ruwanpura Expressway construction temporarily suspended, not abandoned - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, has clarified that reports suggesting the construction work on the Ruwanpura Expressway has been abandoned are e... Read More


Ella Rock forest fire set intentionally?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- A forest fire that broke out yesterday (13) in the Ella Rock area, near the popular Ella tourist town, has rapidly spread across an area of around 20 acres by this morning, accor... Read More


SC decision on Local Authorities Elections Bill announced in parliament

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Supreme Court has informed Parliament of its determination on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill. A majority of the three-judge bench ruled that certa... Read More


One person killed in accident involving NPP MP's vehicle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- A vehicle belonging to Puttalam District NPP Parliamentarian Mohamed Faisal was involved in an accident in Wennappuwa this morning (14), resulting in the death of a motorcyclist.... Read More


Navin Dissanayake appointed UNP Vice President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment was made by party leader and former President Rani... Read More


Foreign Minister to address 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), scheduled to take place from... Read More


No daily power cuts from today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Minister of Power announced that there will be no daily power cuts from today (14 February) as power generated by one unit of the Norochcholai power plant has been added to t... Read More


Mainly fair weather expected over most parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Department of Meteorology says that mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Meanwhile, cold weather can be expected in the Northern, North-central, E... Read More


National Sports Council members appointed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage today appointed the new National Sports Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973 with the aim of advising t... Read More