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7-hour water cut in Wellawatte and Pamankada tonight

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the water supply to Wellawatte and Pamankada areas will be temporarily suspended for seven hours tonight due... Read More


Further consideration of intervening petitions in Suresh Sallay case adjourned

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Court of Appeal today (06) adjourned the further consideration of intervening petitions filed in connection with former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General ... Read More


Litro gas prices to remain unchanged for August

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it has decided not to revise the price of LP gas cylinders for the month of August 2026. The company said the decision was taken to p... Read More


Govt allocates Rs. 44 billion for National Housing Programme - Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannila has stated that the government has allocated Rs. 44 billion for the National Housing... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted for several areas tomorrow

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- Showers or thundershowers can occur in several areas of the country tomorrow (07), with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm possible in some areas, the Department of Meteorology has wa... Read More


Five hotline numbers to report disasters during Scholarship and A/L exams

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) will introduce five special telephone numbers to report disaster situations that may occur during the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the 2... Read More


Schools to close for August holidays tomorrow, reopen on Sept. 7

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- Government schools and government-approved private schools will close for the August holidays tomorrow (07) and will reopen on September 7, according to the Ministry of Education, ... Read More


Special traffic arrangements for Derana Colombo International Kite Festival 2026

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival - 2026 will be held on Saturday (08 August) and Sunday (09 August) at the Galle Face Green, Colombo. To mark the opening o... Read More


President calls for research and innovation to boost economy and public livelihoods

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the need for scientific research and development (R&D) to directly contribute towards improving the lives of citizens and strength... Read More


Government to amend Anti-Corruption Act to allow public access to politicians' asset declarations

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The government has decided to amend the draft bill issued last month through a Gazette notification to revise the Anti-Corruption Act No. 09 of 2023, the Leader of the House, Bimal... Read More