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Traffic restrictions on Colombo-Kandy road in Kadawatha due to construction

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The Police have announced that traffic on the Colombo-Kandy Road will be restricted in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction activities. Police stated that one lane wil... Read More


Opposition to begin public signature drive for no-confidence motion against Education Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has announced that the collection of public signatures in support of the no-confidence motion ... Read More


Negombo pharmacy owner arrested for possession of various narcotics

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- A 32-year-old resident of Negombo was apprehended with a range of narcotics during a search of a suspicious vehicle near the Periyamulla-Eththukala railway crossing. The arrest ... Read More


Deep depression likely to weaken into a depression; heavy showers expected in Northern parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The Department of Meteorology states that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 100 km north-northeast of Trincomalee at 4:00 a.m. today (10 Janu... Read More


Sajith, Dilith lead opposition protest to 'protect free education'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Several opposition political parties staged a protest this evening (10) under the theme "Let's Protect Free Education", against the proposed education reforms and the Minister of... Read More


CEB employees who applied for voluntary retirement write to Energy Minister over delays

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), who applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), have written to Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, highlighting... Read More


TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfer from January 5

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The Department of Motor Traffic has made it mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in new vehicle registration and ownership transfer data systems of the Dep... Read More


Galenbindunuwewa house fire claims fourth victim as 15-year-old girl succumbs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- A 15-year-old girl who sustained critical injuries in a recent house fire in the Galenbindunuwewa area of Anuradhapura has succumbed to her injuries, bringing the death toll from... Read More


Muslim public servants to be granted flexible work schedules during Ramadan

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has instructed state institutions to arrange work shifts for Muslim public servants... Read More


Police foil attempt to kill businessman in Mattakkuliya; 4 arrested with firearm

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Police have arrested four suspects along with a firearm and ammunition in connection with an alleged attempt to shoot and kill a businessman in Mattakkuliya, Colombo. Initially ... Read More