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Nilgala forest declared a protected forest reserve

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Nilgala Forest in Bibila, which, according to legend, was a medicinal park during the reign of King Buddhadasa, was officially declared a protected forest reserve yesterday by Min... Read More


CSE starts June strong with broad market gains

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, marking a strong start to both the new week and the new month. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) maintained its up... Read More


Names of members elected to CMC gazetted

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Election Commission has gazetted the names of members who have been elected to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), it was reported today. As per the gazette notification the... Read More


No price revision for LAUGFS gas in June

Srilanka, June 1 -- There will be no price revision for LAUGFS Gas domestic cylinder refills in June, LAUGFS Gas Director and Cluster CEO Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries said. Published by HT Digital Content... Read More


Wife killed, husband injured in motorbike accident

Srilanka, June 1 -- A woman was killed and her husband injured when the motorbike they were riding collided with a bus plying to Colombo from Hambantota. The couple was travelling to Kalutara from Be... Read More


Mayors, chairpersons of 164 local bodies gazetted

Srilanka, June 1 -- Names of more than 164 local bodies have been gazetted by the Commission of Elections today. This includes D.P. Shantha as the Mayor of the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipal Counc... Read More


Rise in dengue, chikungunya, influenza among children: Pediatrician

Srilanka, June 1 -- There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. De... Read More


Private bus fare revision postponed until August: Gemunu

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) announced today that it has decided to postpone the annual bus fare revision, which typically takes effect in July, until August. ... Read More


Rohit stars as Mumbai knock Gujarat out of IPL

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians' batting charge with his 81 to knock Gujarat Titans out of the Indian Premier League with a 20-run win in the eliminator on Friday. Electing to ba... Read More


IPL 2025 playoffs: RCB qualify for final; PBKS vs MI in Qualifier 2 - know schedule

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has reached its climax with just three teams left in the competition. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, ... Read More