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Fairy heavy showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern, Southern, and Uva provinces and in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Polonnaruwa distric... Read More


Discussion held with manufacturers to reduce salt price

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A discussion has been recently held between the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and salt manufacturing companies at the CAA's head office. The discussion had taken place on Feb... Read More


Ex-Army Intelligence personnel arrested over Keith Noyahr abduction granted bail

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The two former Sri Lanka Army Intelligence personnel, who were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the abduction and assault of journalist Keith Noyahr in May 2008, have b... Read More


Dates announced for special exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, has announced the dates and times for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which will be open... Read More


Sluice gates of several major reservoirs and tanks opened after heavy rains

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The sluice gates of several major reservoirs and tanks have been opened following heavy rainfall in the Mahaweli B zone, including the Polonnaruwa District, over the past several... Read More


Two police officers including SI arrested for soliciting bribe

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Two police officers including a Sub-Inspector (SI) and a Constable have been arrested in Galnewa area for attempting and aiding to solicit a bribe of Rs. 30,000, the Commission t... Read More


CPC assures no risk of fuel shortage in the country

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no risk of a fuel shortage in the country at any point. According to CPC Chairman, D. J. Rajakaruna, fuel distri... Read More


CPC chairman explains fuel issue, denies crisis

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The new formula to be introduced for fuel distributors will provide them with a higher benefit than the previous 3% discount, according to the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Co... Read More


No fuel shortage in the country - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has assured that there is no shortage of fuel reserves in the country. Speaking in ... Read More


Yala National Park temporarily closed

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Yala National Park will be closed to visitors from today (01 March) until further notice due to inclement weather conditions, warden of the park, Manoj Vidyaratne said. The ... Read More