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Officials instructed to prioritise public needs when launching development projects

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya instructed officials to implement development projects by taking into account the practical needs of the people. The Prime Minister made the... Read More


UGC removes Sabaragamuwa University Vice Chancellor from post

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to remove Professor Sunil Shantha from his position as Vice Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Chairman of... Read More


Donald Trump begins trip to China amid Iran war impasse

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday began his highly anticipated trip to China, saying it will be "very exciting," with the rest of the world particularly eyeing whether anythi... Read More


Kesbewa records 204mm of rainfall in 22 hours

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The highest rainfall recorded during the past 22 hours was reported from Kesbewa, with 204 millimetres of rain, the Department of Meteorology stated. According to the Met. Depart... Read More


33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across sev... Read More


Advisory issued for heavy rains above 200 mm in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- An 'Amber' Advisory for heavy rains has been issued for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts today (13). The Department of Meteo... Read More


Donald Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 12) posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label "51st State". The pr... Read More


Harsha says he will not leave centre-right political camp

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva has dismissed speculation over his political future, stating that he has no intention of leaving the centre-right polit... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted due to low pressure area near Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka is likely to move northwards during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology has highlighted. Due to the influence of... Read More


Low pressure area off northeast of Sri Lanka to bring heavy rains across the country today

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka is likely to move nearly northwards during next few days, the Department of Meteorology has highlighted. Due to the influence... Read More