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21-hour water cut in parts of Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 21-hour water cut from tomorrow (29) to the January 30 due to cleaning and essential maintenance work at the ... Read More


Govt clarifies delay in setting guaranteed price for paddy purchase

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says that steps will be taken to establish a guaranteed price for paddy purchase as soon as market prices begin to decline. Spe... Read More


Govt. will not lift rice price controls - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has no intention of lifting the price control on rice. He made these comments during a press confe... Read More


LG elections in April - Minister confirms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed that the Local Government (LG) Elections will be held in April, 2025. Speaking during today's (28) Cabinet press ... Read More


President Dissanayake's congratulatory message to President Trump handed over

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe has visited the US Department of State and handed over the congratulatory message of President Anura Kumara Disana... Read More


Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to summit Antarctica's highest mountain

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Johann Peries has reached the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica at 4,892 metres, to become the first Sri Lankan and one of the few islanders in the world... Read More


Independence Day rehearsals to begin tomorrow; Special traffic plan in place

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced that rehearsals for the 77th Independence Day celebrations will commence from tomorrow (29). The rehearsals, which will continue until February 0... Read More


Govt. to implement interest subsidy scheme for minor and small-scale farmers annually

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement "Sarusara," interest subsidy scheme as an annual program from the year 2025. "Sarusara," the new Sapiri Rural Credit S... Read More


Former MP Mavai Senathirajah hospitalised

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The leader of the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Kachchi's (ITAK) politburo, former MP Mavai Senathirajah has been hospitalised. Ada Derana reporter said that he has been admitted to the ... Read More


Former President Mahinda holds special discussion with ex-SLPP members

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- A special discussion has taken place under the patronage of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his residence in Wijerama Mawatha last night (27). Former members of the Sri La... Read More