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Navy rescue Sri Lankan fishermen from distressed local fishing trawler in eastern waters

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)in Colombo have rescued 03 fishermen from a distressed local fishing vessel off the east coast o... Read More


Heavy downpours and strong winds expected during next few days

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Showery and windy conditions are expected to enhance during the next few days from today, due to pre-monsoonal conditions over the country and surrounding sea areas, the Departmen... Read More


Forbes '30 Under 30 Asia' list celebrates Sri Lanka's Dinara

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- After a decade together, the all-female, hijab-wearing Indonesian metal band Voice of Baceprot (VoB) last year released its first album, Retas, then quit its record label to go in... Read More


Former army chief Mahesh Senanayake joins SJB

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General (Retd) Mahesh Senanayake has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Subsequently, he has been appointed as the leader of the 'Sa... Read More


Warning issued over possible floods in several river basins

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Irrigation Department has issued an 'Amber' flood warning for possible floods in the low-lying areas of several river basins including Kalu, Kelani, Gin, Nilwala, Deduru Oya, ... Read More


Govt. to regulate third-party deposits in senior citizens' savings accounts

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that the analysis report pertaining to the interest rates applicable to the savings of senior citizens will be handed over t... Read More


Colombo HC sentences 9 Pakistani drug traffickers to 10 years in prison

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Nine Pakistani nationals, who were arrested on charges of smuggling a large cache of drugs, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Colombo High Court. During a joint op... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy promotes over 3,000 sailors on 15th Victory Day anniversary

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- In view of the 15th anniversary of Victory Day, the Sri Lanka Navy has promoted 3,146 senior and junior Sailors of the Regular and Voluntary Forces to their next ranks, Sri Lanka ... Read More


Ella-Wellawaya road reopened for traffic

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Ella-Wellawaya road which was temporarily closed due to inclement weather conditions has been reopened for traffic movement. Authorities advise that all vehicular movement on... Read More


Inquiry launched into another O/L exam related incident

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Department of Examination has commenced an investigation related to an incident where a group of students had not received a section of the Geography question paper during the... Read More