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Govt. removes Rs. 65 per kilo import levy on two rice categories

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- The government has removed the Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 65 per kilogram imposed on two categories of imported rice, effective from today (03). The tax exemption applies to sp... Read More


Six among 21 foreign nationals arrested during Maradana raid remanded

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- Six of the 21 foreign nationals arrested during a raid in Maradana have been remanded until tomorrow (04) by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court. The suspects were produced before ... Read More


Rail services disrupted after tree falls on train near Polgahawela

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- Rail services along the Main Line have been disrupted after a tree fell onto a train travelling from Colombo Fort to Rambukkana near the Polgahawela Railway Station. The incident ... Read More


CI Varuni Bogahawatta remanded until Nov. 6

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- Chief Inspector Varuni Bogahawatta, the Officer-in-Charge of the Administration Branch at the Kotawila Police Station, has been remanded until November 6 by the Matara Magistrate's... Read More


Parliamentary committee reviews measures to address prison overcrowding

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance, the rehabilitation of individuals with d... Read More


Special National Dengue Prevention Week scheduled for Nov. 9-14

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- A Special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from November 9 to 14, covering 74 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country. The programme ha... Read More


Married couple die from suspected toxic smoke inhalation in Nuwara Eliya

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- A married couple residing in a rented house in the Meepilimana area of Nuwara Eliya was found dead early this morning (03) with the deaths suspected to have been caused by inhaling... Read More


Three LAUGFS LPG shipments expected in November

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that three LPG shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in November. In a statement, the company said arrangements had been made for the shipmen... Read More


PM Harini highlights Sri Lanka's healthcare commitments and investment opportunities at CHOGM

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted Sri Lanka's commitment to universal healthcare and presented investment opportunities in climate-resilient agriculture and gre... Read More


Prior appointments made mandatory for one-day services at DMT head office

Srilanka, Nov. 3 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made prior appointments mandatory for all one-day services provided at its head office in Narahenpita, with the new system coming into eff... Read More