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Vehicle number plate printing resumes after year-long suspension at Werahera

SriLanka, June 8 -- Printing of vehicle number plates, which had been suspended for over a year, resumed today (08) at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) premises in Werahera. The programme was la... Read More


CID informs court Suresh Sallay was admitted to hospital after his health condition deteriorated

SriLanka, June 8 -- The former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who was in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under a de... Read More


Ethiopian security forces rescue three abducted Sri Lankans in joint operation

SriLanka, June 8 -- Three Sri Lankans who were abducted in Ethiopia have been successfully rescued following a coordinated security operation. The victims had reportedly travelled to Ethiopia for emp... Read More


Amber advisory issued for strong winds in several provinces

SriLanka, June 8 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds of about 40-50 kmph over the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces and i... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 335

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has surpassed the Rs. 335 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the ... Read More


Plans to establish 100 'Samurdhi Suwa Bojun Hala' within this year

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannila, stated that the Department of Samurdhi Development is playing a significant role i... Read More


PM calls for transformative education reforms to tackle inequality and AI challenges

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has delivered the Bishop Cyril Abeynayake Memorial Lecture at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, addressing a distinguished gatherin... Read More


24 killed in 19 road accidents during Vesak holidays

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A total of 24 individuals were killed in 19 road accidents reported across the country during the two Vesak holidays on May 29 and 30, according to Deputy Inspector General of Pol... Read More


Driver arrested over fatal Meegoda accident found to be under the influence of alcohol

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Police have confirmed that the driver of the cab involved in the accident where six persons, including three females, were reported dead after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of pe... Read More


Oil prices extend gains after Iran suspends talks with the US

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Oil prices are rising more sharply after Iranian state media reported Iran had suspended talks with the United States, dashing hopes that a deal towards ending the war could be ag... Read More