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More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A major storm hit the US east coast on Monday, bringing record-breaking snow that caused disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations. Parts of Rhode Island an... और पढ़ें


Customs officers launch trade union action over unresolved issues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Customs Trade Union Alliance has decided to launch trade union action starting today (24), citing several unresolved requests, including promotions, that have been delayed fo... और पढ़ें


Expert warns of potential damage to Norochcholai power plant over substandard coal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Energy Analyst Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe has warned that the use of imported substandard coal at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai could cause significant damage to its... और पढ़ें


Victor Rathnayake a priceless treasure to our nation: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A special ceremony honoring Victor Rathnayake was organized under the title "Subhawita Githaye Situvarayano...Abhinandabhishekaya of Dr. Victor Rathnayake". The event was held t... और पढ़ें


Bill to amend Social Security Contribution Levy Act to be gazetted

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to gazette the draft bill formulated to amend the Social Security Contribution Levy Act No. 25 of 2022. In line wit... और पढ़ें


Ex-Inspector wanted over Weligama hotel shooting arrested on return to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Former Inspector of Police (IP) Jagath Nishantha, who was wanted over the 2023shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama and had fled overseas, was arrested yesterday upon ... और पढ़ें


Suspect arrested with stolen motorcycle with forged number plates in Galle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Batapola area of Galle along with a motorcycle fitted with forged number plates that had been concealed inside a house. The raid was carried o... और पढ़ें


Donald Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- US President Donald Trump's new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% despite a pledge to introduce them at a higher rate. After the Supreme Court blocked many of his swee... और पढ़ें


Govt. to construct 31,000 houses under 2026 housing programme - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Minister of Housing Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, announced that plans are underway to construct 31,000 houses this year under the national housing program... और पढ़ें


Ex-Trade Ministry Secretary Priyanka Madduma Bandara arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Trade Priyanka Madduma Bandara has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Former Secre... और पढ़ें