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UGC opens university registration for 2025 A/L students

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has opened online registration for students selected for admission to state universities under the normal intake based on the 2025 G.C.E. Adv... Read More


Hatton-Colombo main road at Rozella restricted to one lane

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- A section of the Hatton-Colombo main road at Rozella in Watawala has been placed under close observation after heavy rainfall triggered a risk of road subsidence, officials said. ... Read More


Indian fishing vessel in distress off Delft Coast; Navy launches rescue operation

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has launched a special rescue operation after an Indian fishing vessel that entered Sri Lankan waters illegally met with an accident off the coast of Delft Islan... Read More


Level 2 landslide warnings issued to four districts extended

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings for several areas in four districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions... Read More


Govt to launch two-year national dengue eradication programme - Health Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that a planned and targeted national programme should be implemented with the aim of eradicating dengue within th... Read More


Over 16,000 affected by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that a total of 16,345 individuals from 4,151 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the ... Read More


PM Harini and Indian Foreign Secretary discuss bilateral cooperation in education

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the Foreign Secretary of the Government of India, Vikram Misri, and the accompanying delegation today (5) at Temple Trees. Ac... Read More


5-hour water cut in several areas of Kandy tomorrow

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a five-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Kandy tomorrow (06) due to essential maintenance w... Read More


Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando appointed new Central Province Governor

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Retired public health specialist, Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando, has taken oath as the new Governor of Central Province before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential ... Read More


Over 450 pharmacies islandwide raided so far this year - CAA

Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted raids on a total of 471 pharmacies islandwide so far this year as part of special operations to ensure consumer health safety, re... Read More