Winds up to 50 kmph expected in southern and eastern seas

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Wind speeds of up to 50 kmph are expected in several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with the Department of Meteorology warning of temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas durin... Read More

Flood warnings for Nilwala and Gin Rivers extended

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warnings issued for the Nilwala and Gin rivers for a further 24 hours. The flood warnings were initially issued on September ... Read More

Over 81kg of 'Ice' & heroin seized from vessel intercepted in Kusumanthurai Beach

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- It has been revealed that over 81 kilograms of narcotics have been seized from the vessel intercepted in the Kusumanthurai Beach area in Madagal, Jaffna. The vessel interc... Read More

COPE decides to probe govt. losses linked to Avant-Garde involvement in maritime security

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) says it will lodge complaints with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the Criminal Investi... Read More

Two Chinese nationals arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes at BIA

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in possession of a consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into Sri Lanka. The suspects were arrested during a raid conducted by o... Read More

APIT concerns raised in talks between government and banking sector

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Concerns and proposals regarding Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) were raised during a special discussion between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fern... Read More

Amber warm advisory issued for several areas

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- An Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for several parts of the country, with the heat index expected to reach the 'Caution' level in some areas tomorrow (28), the ... Read More

Nine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cash

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Jaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash... Read More

GovHR digital system launched to modernise public sector HR management

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The government has officially launched the GovHR system, a digital platform aimed at modernising and streamlining human resource management across the public service. The sys... Read More

CAA steps up SLS checks on feeding and reusable plastic bottles

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized more than 1,400 plastic bottles and baby feeding bottles that failed to comply with required legal standards during a special isla... Read More

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