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Sacred Sripada Faces Growing Pollution Threat: 241 Tons of Waste Collected

Srilanka, June 12 -- During the 2024/2025 Sripada pilgrimage season, local pilgrims arriving via Nallathanniya dumped approximately 241 tons of waste into the sacred Sripada Reserve, according to Mask... Read More


Navy Nabs 76 Suspects in Crackdown on Illegal Fishing Operations

Srilanka, June 12 -- The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Air Force, has apprehended 76 individuals engaged in illegal fishing activities using prohibited gear, including 17 unauthorized nets... Read More


Massive Development Drive: 2077 Projects Greenlit in Batticaloa

Srilanka, June 12 -- The Batticaloa District Coordination Committee meeting was held on June 11 at the Old District Secretariat Conference Hall, Batticaloa, under the patronage of the newly appointed ... Read More


Jagath Weerasinghe Appointed as New Media Spokesperson for Prisons Department

Srilanka, June 12 -- The Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe as the new Media Spokesperson for the Department of Prisons. This appointment comes in th... Read More


Acting Ministers Appointed

Srilanka, June 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Acting Ministers for four Ministries in view of his departure from the country on an official visit to Federal Republic of Germany... Read More


Wimalasurendra Reservoir Begins Spill Release After Heavy Rainfall

Srilanka, June 11 -- Due to heavy rainfall that began last night (10) in the Norton Bridge-Wimalasurendra catchment areas, the Wimalasurendra Reservoir began releasing excess water through its spill g... Read More


Colombo-Bound Bus Involved in Major Crash at Orugodawatte

Srilanka, June 11 -- A passenger bus travelling from Monaragala to Colombo was involved in a major accident in the Orugodawatte area earlier today. According to reports, 15 people have been injured, ... Read More


Cabinet Makes Key Decision on SLBC and SLRC

Srilanka, June 11 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to continue operating the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) and the Sri Lanka Rupava... Read More


Electricity Tariffs to Rise by 15% from Tomorrow

Srilanka, June 11 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a 15% increase in electricity tariffs, effective from June 12, covering the second half of 2025. The decision ... Read More


Cabinet Approves Resumption of Land Acquisition for Central Expressway Phase Four

Srilanka, June 11 -- The Cabinet has approved the resumption of land acquisition activities for Phase IV of the Central Expressway Project (Kurunegala to Dambulla), which had previously been suspended... Read More