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Public-Private Partnership Bill gazetted

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The government has gazetted the proposed Public-Private Partnership Bill, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated National Agency and a legal framework to promote and ... Read More


Further heavy rains could trigger sudden flooding, public urged to stay alert

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The Irrigation Department has urged the general public to remain vigilant as intense rainfall within short periods could trigger sudden flash floods in several parts of the countr... Read More


Court orders further investigation into fatal Rambewa bus accident

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate has ordered the Mihintale Police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into yesterday's fatal bus accident in Rambewa and submit a detail... Read More


Kadugannawa-Ganetenne stretch of Kandy-Colombo road reopened

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The stretch between Kadugannawa and Ganetenne along the Kandy-Colombo main road, which was closed due to the risk of rockfalls and earth slips last evening (10), has been reopened... Read More


Heavy showers above 100mm expected in five provinces today

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in five provinces today (11), with the Department of Meteorology urging the general public to take necessary precautions agains... Read More


Businessman arrested at BIA over Rs. 7 million cigarette smuggling attempt

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- A 28-year-old businessman has been arrested by Airport Customs officers after attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 7.02 million into the c... Read More


Landslide reported on Kandy-Colombo Road in Kadugannawa

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- A landslide has been reported in the Kadugannawa area along the Kandy-Colombo main road, with a mound of earth and rocks falling onto the roadway, police said. A motorcycle has b... Read More


No electricity tariff revision for fourth quarter of 2026, PUCSL announces

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided that no electricity tariff revision will be implemented for the fourth quarter of 2026. The Commission said its r... Read More


MP Chamara Sampath and personal secretary ordered to be produced in court on Nov. 20

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that remanded Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake and his personal secretary, Sumathipala Liyanarachchi, who are in remand custo... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to several districts extended

Srilanka, Nov. 10 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) extended landslide early warning notices issued for several areas across the country amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. A... Read More