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Navy Seizes Rs. 56 Million Worth of Kerala Cannabis

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 140 kilograms and 40 grams of Kerala cannabis, valued at over Rs. 56 million, floating in the sea off Kalmunai Point in Jaffna yesterday (17). Durin... Read More


Lost Grandmother and Grandson Rescued in Riverston

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- A 16-year-old boy and his grandmother, part of a group visiting the Riverston Little End of the World from Polonnaruwa, were found lost in the jungle after an overnight search ope... Read More


Walawe River Water Levels Drop Amid Prolonged Dry Spell

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- The water level of the Walawe River in the Balangoda area has dropped rapidly due to the lack of rainfall in its catchment areas for the past two weeks. The ongoing dry weather h... Read More


Tragic Loss: Jaffna Assistant Divisional Secretary Dies in Fire Accident

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- Jaffna Chavakachcheri Assistant Divisional Secretary, Thamilini Satheesan, tragically passed away on February 16 after sustaining severe burns in a fire accident at her home. Doct... Read More


SLNS Vijayabahu returns

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Vijayabahu which took part in the multinational naval exercise AMAN - 2025, hosted for the ninth time by Pakistan Navy, arrived the island on successfu... Read More


GovPay Expansion: 30 More Government Institutions to Join by April 2025

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced plans to extend GovPay payment services to 30 additional government institutions starting in April 2025. Deputy Minister of Digital ... Read More


NWSDB Urges Public to Conserve Water Amid Dry Weather

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has warned that water levels in reservoirs are rapidly declining due to extreme dry weather, urging the public to limit water ... Read More


Education Ministry Warns Against Heat Exposure for Students

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, has advised against exposing school children to extreme heat, urging schools to keep students indoors during peak sunlight... Read More


Minister Nalinda Promises Future Tax Reductions on Fuel

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- In Parliament today (18), Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, assured that fuel taxes would be reduced in the future. Responding to a question from Kurunega... Read More


NBRO Reports Moderate Air Quality Across the Country

Srilanka, Feb. 18 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that the air quality index remains at a moderate level in most regions of Sri Lanka. However, the air quality is ... Read More