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No new strain of COVID-19 found in SL - Dr. Jasinghe

Srilanka, June 3 -- Novel variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus that cause COVID-19 disease have not been detected in Sri Lanka, Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said yesterday. "The variant curren... Read More


'Shadow system' will be dismantled - President

Srilanka, June 3 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that the existing shadow system of stealing public funds will be dismantled and those involved in corruption will be severely deal... Read More


Showers Expected in Several Provinces with Strong Winds in Central and Northern Regions

Srilanka, June 3 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few p... Read More


Keheliya and Son Released on Bail

Srilanka, June 3 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has granted bail to former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his son, Ramith Rambukwella, who were previously held in remand custody. The order was ... Read More


Water Board Restores SMS Service After Cyberattack

Srilanka, June 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has confirmed that no data was compromised during a recent cyberattack targeting its SMS service. According to Additional General Mana... Read More


SriLankan Airlines' New Airbus A330-200 to Perform Scenic Flyover

Srilanka, June 3 -- SriLankan Airlines' newly acquired Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (June 4), marking a significant addition to the national carrier'... Read More


Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles Arrives in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, June 3 -- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles, arrived in Sri Lanka last night (June 2) on an official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and d... Read More


Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Efforts Win Praise from New Australian Government

Srilanka, June 3 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake held discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles at the Presidential Secretariat this morning ... Read More


Cabinet Approves Pilot Project to Launch 100 Metro Buses Under SLTB

Srilanka, June 3 -- In a move to modernize Sri Lanka's public transportation system, the Cabinet has approved a pilot project to introduce 100 metro buses under the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). T... Read More


New Chairman Appointed to CEB

Srilanka, June 3 -- Engineer Professor K.T.M.U. Hemapala has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), according to an official letter issued on CEB letterhead. Prof. ... Read More