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Heavy showers end prolonged dry spell in central hills

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Thundershowers have been reported in the western slopes of the central hills, particularly in key catchment areas, bringing an end to nearly three months of prolonged dry weathe... Read More


Resigned CEB employees yet to receive compensation, Unions claim

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- A group of employees who opted for voluntary retirement following the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) claim that they have not yet received the compensation ... Read More


Donald Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- President Donald Trump said today the US Navy will begin blockading ships in the Strait of Hormuz and interdicting every ship that has paid a toll to Iran, after US peace talks ... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa... Read More


55,000 passengers travel via Makumbura Transport Hub during festive period

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Approximately 55,000 passengers have travelled from the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) to their hometowns since April 8, authorities say. The Director (Planning), at the Nat... Read More


Sajith urges Govt to reduce prices of essential goods to ease public burden

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to reduce the prices of fuel, gas, medicines, food and fertilizer in order to provide relief to the p... Read More


At least 3,375 Iranians killed during war, state media says

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began strikes on the country, according to state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Thos... Read More


Passengers urged to report overcharging bus operators to '1955' hotline

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The National Transport Commission has urged passengers to lodge complaints via the '1955' hotline against bus operators who charge fares exceeding the approved rates. Speaking ... Read More


Police urge caution on social media use during New Year holidays

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The general public has been urged to exercise caution in their use of social media during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. In a statement, Police advised against ... Read More


UK PM urges US and Iran 'to find a way through' after peace talks fail

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Sir Keir Starmer has urged the US and Iran "to find a way through" after the failure of peace talks, as he also called for the fragile ceasefire to continue and warned against a... Read More