Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- The Commissioner of Tax Policy and Law at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Nandana Kumar, says that around 61% of the Rs. 2,402 billion tax revenue target given to the departm... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased a total of 33,666 metric tons of paddy so far under its ongoing paddy procurement programme, PMB Chairman Manjula Pinnalanda said. ... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Parents and adults have been urged to pay special attention to children's safety when flying kites, as kite-related accidents are frequently reported during the school holiday sea... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Four police officers attached to the Monaragala Division Crimes Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 from a suspect in exchange for refraining fr... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- An Amber-level advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Ham... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- A 51-year-old man has died after drowning while bathing in the sea at Nayaru Beach in Mullaitivu. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Achchuveli, police said. ... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Four people, including a six-year-old child, have died in separate road accidents reported in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours. In the Kandakuliya, area of ... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid conducted in the Galbokka area of the Ahungalla Police Division. Police ... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- The Wildlife and Zoo Veterinary Officers' Association says the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to obtain the services of veterinary officers attached to the Ministry of De... Read More
Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. Several spells of showers will... Read More