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Sri Lanka to conduct first official trial of passenger drone service in Colombo

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka is set to take an initial step towards introducing an autonomous passenger drone transport service, with its first official trial scheduled to take place today (11) at t... Read More


Two injured in three-wheeler-lorry collision in Kitulgala

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- Two individuals, including a woman sustained injuries in a road accident in Kitulgala this morning (11). The accident occurred when a three-wheeler collided with a lorry, police ... Read More


Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other monks begin fast unto death

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other Buddhist monks have commenced a hunger strike unto death at the site of an ongoing Satyagraha protest near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya ... Read More


One lane of Colombo-Kandy main road to remain closed over landslide risk

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- One lane of the Colombo-Kandy main road along the Kadugannawa-Ganetenne stretch will remain closed due to the risk of landslides and falling rocks, Kandy District Secretary Indika... Read More


Public-Private Partnership Bill gazetted

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The government has gazetted the proposed Public-Private Partnership Bill, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated National Agency and a legal framework to promote and ... Read More


Further heavy rains could trigger sudden flooding, public urged to stay alert

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The Irrigation Department has urged the general public to remain vigilant as intense rainfall within short periods could trigger sudden flash floods in several parts of the countr... Read More


Court orders further investigation into fatal Rambewa bus accident

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate has ordered the Mihintale Police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into yesterday's fatal bus accident in Rambewa and submit a detail... Read More


Kadugannawa-Ganetenne stretch of Kandy-Colombo road reopened

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- The stretch between Kadugannawa and Ganetenne along the Kandy-Colombo main road, which was closed due to the risk of rockfalls and earth slips last evening (10), has been reopened... Read More


Heavy showers above 100mm expected in five provinces today

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in five provinces today (11), with the Department of Meteorology urging the general public to take necessary precautions agains... Read More


Businessman arrested at BIA over Rs. 7 million cigarette smuggling attempt

Srilanka, Nov. 11 -- A 28-year-old businessman has been arrested by Airport Customs officers after attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 7.02 million into the c... Read More