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Subcommittee appointed to probe environmental impact of Norochcholai Power Plant

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A subcommittee has been appointed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability to investigate the environmental impact caused by the... Read More


Two killed in separate incidents in Seeduwa and Grandpass

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Police have launched investigations into two separate murder incidents reported in Seeduwa and Grandpass, in which two individuals have died. In the Seeduwa Police Division, offi... Read More


Sports Minister approves new selection committee for Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports says that it has approved the members nominated for the new Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Accordingly, the approval was... Read More


Sri Lankan Rupee slumps as Asia's worst-performing currency this month

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Sri Lankan rupee has been identified as the worst-performing currency in Asia this month, according to a report published by a leading global business news platform. The repo... Read More


Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 20) said the United States was ready to proceed with further attacks on Tehran if Iran did not agree to a peace deal, but suggested Was... Read More


128 wild elephant deaths reported so far this year

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A total of 128 wild elephant deaths have been reported so far this year, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Department noted that the deaths were recorded ... Read More


79-year-old woman found murdered, body concealed in suitcase in Seeduwa

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The body of a 79-year-old woman, who is suspected to have been gruesomely murdered, has been discovered stuffed inside a suitcase at her residence in the Seeduwa Police area. The... Read More


RDA engineers launch indefinite trade union action over unmet demands

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Engineers' Association of the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that it has launched an indefinite trade union action from today (21), citing two key demands incl... Read More


Govt. to give special attention to rural roads, drinking water supply and waste management in next budget

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Special attention will be given in the forthcoming Budget towards the development of rural roads, the provision of drinking water and resolving waste management issues, President ... Read More


South-west monsoon brings heavy rain and strong winds across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, bringing showers and strong winds to several parts of the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. A... Read More