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Over 20 more ex-MPs under probe

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Following the imprisonment of former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, it came to light that the government has instructed for the expedition of investigation... Read More


EC to issue gazette with the names in hand after midnight today

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- With the deadline to provide the names of the nominated and elected members of the recently concluded Local Government polls by party secretaries expiring midnight today (30), the... Read More


Ministry says lower demand, high cost end 24-hour passport service

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ministry of Public Security said that the decision to end the 24-hour passport issuing service at the Department of Immigration and Emigration was made after considering the h... Read More


QR code introduced for easy TIN registration

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a QR code to simplify the registration process for Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs), Commissioner General of Inland Revenu... Read More


Heavy showers exceeding 100 mm and strong winds expected today as well

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The National Meteorological Centre has issued a weather advisory, forecasting heavy showers exceeding 100 mm in certain areas of the country. According to the Forecasting Division... Read More


Electricity breakdowns on the rise amid inclement weather

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- With the prevailing inclement weather conditions sweeping across the country, the number of local electricity breakdowns has seen a noticeable increase, the Ceylon Electricity Boa... Read More


Aththanayake M. Herath passes away

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Former Senior Lecturer in Sinhala at the University of Peradeniya, Aththanayake M. Herath, has passed away at the age of 73. University sources officially confirmed his passing ye... Read More


Fallen tree damages 13 houses in Grandpass

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A tree fell on the roofs of thirteen houses at St. Joseph Street, Grandpass, leaving some 40 people displaced. However, no casulaties have been reported. Published by HT Digital... Read More


Adverse weather: 1,321 persons of 245 families affected in Colombo District

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Some 1,321 persons of 245 families have been affected in the Colombo District due to the adverse weather conditions from yesterday till 10 am today, the National Disaster Relief S... Read More


Health officials advise extra precautions for vulnerable groups

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Health officials urge individuals with chronic illnesses to take extra precautions against Chikungunya as it can lead to serious health issues. Prof. Arjuna De Silva, speaking du... Read More