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Government to amend Anti-Corruption Act to allow public access to politicians' asset declarations

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The government has decided to amend the draft bill issued last month through a Gazette notification to revise the Anti-Corruption Act No. 09 of 2023, the Leader of the House, Bimal... Read More


Paddy Marketing Board purchases nearly 20,000MT tons of paddy during Yala season

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased 19,592 metric tons of paddy since July as part of its ongoing purchasing programme for the Yala cultivation season, PMB Chairman Manju... Read More


NBRO warns of renewed landslide risk in Ditwah-affected areas amid heavy rains

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned of a possible reactivation of landslide-prone areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah due to the heavy rainfall experienced o... Read More


Over 50 students hospitalised following wasp attack at Trincomalee school

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- More than 50 students of a school in Trincomalee have been admitted to hospital after being attacked by wasps, police said. The incident took place at Divulwewa Maha Vidyalaya ... Read More


Sri Pada route blocked after landslide amid heavy rain

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- A section of the route leading to the Sri Pada sacred site has been blocked after soil and parts of plants growing on a rock face near the summit collapsed onto the pathway due to ... Read More


Red warning issued for strong winds and rough seas from Matara to Pottuvil

Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- A red warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and very rough seas affecting parts of the country, warning of hazardous conditions and urging fishi... Read More


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