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Restraining order issued on Kotte MC over noise pollution

Colombo, April 21 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Rathnayake issued a conditional restraining order against five individuals, including the Municipal Commissioner of the Sri Jayawardenepura K... Read More


Visiting hours extended as devotees surge

Colombo, April 21 -- Over 100,000 devotees have arrived in Kandy today (21), marking the fourth day of the historic exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is being held after a 16-year hiatus. A... Read More


QR code system introduces for efficient waste management in Kandy

Colombo, April 21 -- The Kandy Municipal Council has introduced a new QR code-based system to streamline waste management in the city during the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Public H... Read More


CSE opens the week steady as March quarter earnings season kicks off

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened the new week on a measured note as indices posted mild losses amid global uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. Despite the slight... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued for 13 districts

Colombo, April 21 -- A severe lightning warning has been issued today for 13 districts, the Meteorology Department said. A high-level red alert has been declared for the following districts: Mannar, ... Read More


Spreading of viral infections a concern amid intermittent rainy weather: PHI Chairman

Colombo, April 21 -- The prevailing intermittent rainy weather conditions are contributing to the spread of viral infections among the people, Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Association Chairman ... Read More


No official ID cards for postal voting: Elections Commissioner General

Colombo, April 21 -- Elections Commissioner General Saman Sri Rathnayaka said that official ID cards will not be permitted for use when casting postal votes, due to issues that have arisen in the past... Read More


Ruling party unlikely to secure majority in most local bodies: RW

Colombo, April 21 -- Ruling National People's Power (NPP) will not be successful at this year's local government elections, and no party will get a clear majority in some of the bodies, former Preside... Read More


EC to sue public servants not providing details for LG Polls duties

Colombo, April 21 -- The Election Commission of Sri Lanka today warned legal action against public servants who will not provide necessary personal details and inventories of vehicle assets of state e... Read More


Sri Lanka mourns the death of Pope

Colombo, April 21 -- The world including Sri Lanka received the news about the demise of Pope Francis, the spiritual head of 1.4 billion Catholics in the world making thousands across the globe to exp... Read More