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Rs. 71.7 billion relief package to ease economic burden linked to Middle East conflict

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a Rs. 71.7 billion relief package introduced through Supplementary Estimate No. 03 of 2026 to assist people affected by economic... और पढ़ें


Puttalam to Pottuvil coast still unsafe for fishing activities: Fisheries Department

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has extended the ban on fishing activities in sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil due to strong winds and rough sea conditions. ... और पढ़ें


Fire breaks out at Pettah shop

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- A fire broke out at a shop located on Main Street in Pettah this evening. Two fire engines belonging to the Colombo Municipal Council have been deployed to control the blaze. ... और पढ़ें


Water cut announced for several areas

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- Water supply to several areas will be temporarily suspended tomorrow (04) due to essential maintenance work being carried out at the Kandana Water Treatment Plant, the National Wat... और पढ़ें


RDA temporarily closes several roads over safety concerns

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- Several roads across the country have been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. ... और पढ़ें


President calls for national consensus on constitution during talks with Tamil, Muslim alliance

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (03) met representatives of an alliance comprising six Tamil and Muslim political parties to discuss constitutional reforms, Provincial Cou... और पढ़ें


Mahara Prison unrest victim died due to excessive blood loss, post-mortem reveals

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- The post-mortem examination of the inmate who died during the Mahara Prison unrest was conducted today (03) by a special team of judicial medical officers at the morgue of the Raga... और पढ़ें


Defence Ministry steps up disaster preparedness amid adverse weather

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- Officials have been instructed to take immediate precautionary measures to protect the general public from possible disasters due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions acros... और पढ़ें


Appeals Court to deliver decision on Gotabaya Rajapaksa's writ petition on Sep. 22

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- The Court of Appeal has concluded its consideration of the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order preventing his arrest and detention in connec... और पढ़ें


Residents near Kelani River urged to stay alert amid flood risk

Srilanka, Aug. 3 -- There is a possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Kelani River Valley within the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Irrigation. The warning was issu... और पढ़ें