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CEB's request to all rooftop solar system owners

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has appealed to all rooftop solar system owners across the country to voluntarily switch off their solar systems during daytime hours until 3.... Read More


'Cost of living is the only thing govt has increased' - Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa claims that the cost of living is the only thing that has increased under theincumbent government. Addressing a public meeting in Bore... Read More


President AKD vows to not let racial or ethnic violence erupt in Sri Lanka again

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured that the National People's Power (NPP) government will not let racial and ethnic violence erupt in the country again. Speaking at an ... Read More


Investigation launched into teacher accused of beating students with metal belt

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has initiated an investigation following reports circulating on social media about a teacher allegedly assaulting children at a bo... Read More


Sri Lanka's maternal mortality remarkably reduced, spike in low weight births: WHO

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress by reducing maternal mortality to 25 per 100,000 live births in 2023 due to the countr... Read More


Over 100kg of heroin and 'Ice' seized from fishing vessel, 6 arrested

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed the seizure of over 100 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ICE) from a vessel intercepted during a special naval... Read More


Indian passenger arrested at BIA for sexual harassment on flight

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- An Indian national has been arrested by airport police at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly sexually harassing a female passenger during a fli... Read More


'Govt remains committed to ensuring peace and stability across country' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the people of Sri Lanka should no longer be burdened by conflict and the government remains committed to ensuring peace and... Read More


MP Dilith Jayaweera challenges govt to disclose defence agreement with India

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Leader of the 'Sarvajana Balaya' alliance and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera challenged the government to table the recently signed defense agreement with India in Parlia... Read More


Hotlines to access information on public transport services during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Special passenger transport services are being operated today (April 12) as well to facilitate those returning to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities.... Read More