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Final commissioning tests underway at Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Station

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that final commissioning tests are currently underway at the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Station. The CEB said that the 165 MW facil... Read More


Keheliya in-laws, daughter also at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's son-in-law, daughter-in-law and another daughter appeared before the Bribery Commission today (19) for statements to be recorded. Meanwhil... Read More


Dengue cases rise in Sri Lanka; 14 deaths reported so far

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Sri Lanka has recorded 14 dengue-related deaths and 26,775 dengue cases so far this year,according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). Community Medical Specialist Dr. P... Read More


SLPA aims to boost efficiency at Colombo Port with Rs.1bn investment in electric prime movers

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to enhance its operational capacity and environmental credentials with the procurement of 20 new electrically operated prime movers at... Read More


New Appeal Court President, judges sworn in

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Senior Additional Solicitor General and President's Counsel, Nalin Rohantha Abeysooriya was sworn in this morning (19) as the new President of the Court of Appeal before Presiden... Read More


IRD clears significant VAT refund backlog

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has disbursed a large portion of its long-standing tax refund backlog this year, following a targeted intervention by the Finance Ministry to ... Read More


Indian actor Mohanlal Wishwanathan currently observing Parliament session

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Veteran Indian actor Mohanlal Wishwanathan is currently observing Sri Lanka's Parliamentary sessions from the Speaker's gallery. Deputy Speaker Rizvi Sally announced the presen... Read More


Important to stop food waste and improve food security, Prime Minister says

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says there is an urgent need to reduce the food waste and improve food security in Sri Lanka. She made this statement while speaking at a ... Read More


Luxury train hotel "Odyssey Camper" ready to open

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A hotel with luxury facilities built inside two railway compartments has been completed at the Ratmalana Main Railway Yard by its own workers, General Manager of Railways Dhammik... Read More


Sri Lanka temporarily relocates Embassy in Iran

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism stated that the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tehran, Iran, has been temporarily relocated due to the prevailing situation ... Read More