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All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- All document attestation services at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been temporarily suspended until further notice due to an unexpected tec... Read More


Long-delayed police promotions to be expedited - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, says that long-overdue promotions for police officers, which had not been granted for over five years, ... Read More


Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two brothers drowned this afternoon (17) while swimming in an abandoned quarry in Samagigama, Kekirawa, police said. The victims, aged 39 and 41, were residents of Haputale. Acc... Read More


Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Stock markets in the Middle East closed lower on Sunday after both US President Donald Trump and Iran's Foreign Minister threw doubt on a deal to end the tension in the Strait of ... Read More


Rainfall decreases across major river basins - Irrigation Dpt.

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Department of Irrigation says a decrease in rainfall was observed yesterday (16) in areas surrounding the Kalu, Kelani, and Attanagalu Oya river basins. According to the depa... Read More


Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Haj festival (Eid al-Adha) on 28 May, the Colombo Grand Mosque has announced. The Colombo Grand Mosque and the Moon Sighting Committee hav... Read More


Over 5,200 affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- More than 5,200 individuals have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The agency stated... Read More


Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. In a letter Western Province Gov... Read More


Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The body of another individual missing after a group of four youths went to bathe in the Victoria Reservoir today (17), has been found. Earlier, the bodies of two youths were fou... Read More


Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to the Republic of Belarus. A key highlight of the visit was the s... Read More