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University of Visual & Performing Arts reopens after temporary closure

Srilanka, July 13 -- Academic activities at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo resumed today (13) after being temporarily closed due to the spread of dengue. The universit... Read More


Wildlife Dept. staff stage trade union action over civil security recruitment plan

Srilanka, July 13 -- All trade unions of the Department of Wildlife Conservation have launched a trade union action today (13), with members reporting sick leave in protest against the government's mo... Read More


Paddy purchasing for 2026 Yala season begins today

Srilanka, July 13 -- The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) is set to commence paddy purchasing for the 2026 Yala cultivation season today (13). PMB Chairman Manjula Pinnalanda said paddy collection cent... Read More


Two youths arrested in separate drug raids; 'Heroin' and 'Ice' seized

Srilanka, July 13 -- Two suspects have been arrested in separate operations carried out by the Police in Peradeniya and Colombo, resulting in the seizure of heroin and Crystal methamphetamine ('Ice').... Read More


Government to establish bank to provide financial relief for farmers

Srilanka, July 13 -- The government has decided to establish a dedicated bank to assist farmers who are compelled to rely on high-interest loans to finance their agricultural activities, according to ... Read More


Reservoirs at 48% capacity, public urged to conserve water

Srilanka, July 13 -- The 80 reservoirs managed by the Irrigation Department are currently at 48 percent of their total water capacity, according to Irrigation Director (Water Management) Engineer H.M.... Read More


SLFP's Deepa Edirisinghe resigns from Colombo Municipal Council

Srilanka, July 13 -- Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Colombo Municipal Council member Deepa Edirisinghe has resigned from her position. The resignation was made in accordance with a commitment she ... Read More


Colombo-KKS intercity train service to resume daily operations

Srilanka, July 13 -- The Colombo-Kankesanthurai intercity express train service, which was earlier restricted to four days a week, will resume normal operations from tomorrow (14), according to railwa... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to eliminate rabies by 2030

Srilanka, July 13 -- Sri Lanka has launched a programme aimed at eliminating rabies from the country by 2030, according to the Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health, Dr. S... Read More


Fire breaks out at coir mill in Ampara

Srilanka, July 13 -- A fire has broken out at a coir mill in Nawagampura, Ampara. Firefighting units from the Ampara Municipal Council and the Uhuna Sri Lanka Air Force camp, along with the Sri La... Read More