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No More Daily Power Cuts from Today - Minister of Power and Energy

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, announced that there will be no daily power cuts starting today (14). The recent power disruptions were caused by a system imbalance... Read More


Farmers Receiving Fertilizer Subsidy Should Contribute Part of Their Harvest to Government - Agriculture Minister

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Farmers benefiting from the government's fertilizer subsidy should donate a portion of their paddy harvest to government warehouses, according to Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkant... Read More


Intelligence Agencies Investigate Police Officers' Unexplained Wealth

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Intelligence agencies are currently gathering information on police officers who own properties that far exceed what could be accumulated through their salaries and allowances. In... Read More


Vehicle Accident on Rajarata Rajina Route in Weligama - One Injured

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- A vehicle collided with the Rajarata Rajina train traveling from Beliatta to Anuradhapura in the Weligama area this morning (14). The KDH van was severely damaged in the accident... Read More


Supreme Court Clears Special Provisions for Local Government Elections Bill

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that the Special Provisions for Local Government Elections Bill, in its entirety or any of its provisions, is not inconsistent with the Constitution. A... Read More


Urgent Focus on Construction of Railway Line from Avissawella to Hambantota

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The Deputy Chief Engineer (Roads) of the Railway Department, P.J. Prematilleke, announced that the new government is prioritizing the fast-tracked construction of the railway line... Read More


President Meets Alibaba Chairman and Co-Founder

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- On the sidelines of the World Government Summit in the United Arab Emirates, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a meeting with Alibaba Group Co-Founder and Chairman Joseph C.... Read More


Smuggled Electronic Devices Seized at Katunayake Airport

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- A 45-year-old businessman from Kotahena, Colombo, was arrested by Customs officers at Katunayake Airport yesterday evening (13) for attempting to smuggle in a stock of mobile phon... Read More


Sri Lanka out to make a clean sweep today

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Sri Lanka cricket team will look to carry their momentum into the second and final ODI against Australia today at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, commencing at 10.... Read More


Sri Lanka Wins Toss and Elects to Bat in Second ODI Against Australia

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Sri Lanka won the toss in the second ODI against the touring Australian team and opted to bat first. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. today (12) at the R. Premadasa ... Read More