Exclusive

Publication

Byline

1,140 PVC pipes and fittings seized in islandwide raids over missing SLS logo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized 1,140 PVC water pipes and fittings allegedly offered for sale without the mandatory Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification mark d... Read More


NWSDB warns of possible water supply interruptions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has urged consumers to use water sparingly amid power outages that could disrupt water distribution across the country. In a... Read More


National grid expected to be restored by 6.30 p.m.: NSO

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The National System Operator (NSO) expects to restore the national electricity grid by around 6.30 p.m. today (17), following a nationwide power failure, with electricity supplie... Read More


Power failure could affect railway crossing warning systems

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Railways Department has warned that electrically operated railway crossings and warning systems could malfunction following a nationwide power failure reported this morning (... Read More


Kavantissa's death highlights challenges in treating wild elephant: Former zoo vet

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Treating a wild elephant weighing four to five tonnes is a difficult and risky task, requiring veterinarians to work under challenging conditions, former Veterinary Officer at th... Read More


Grade five scholarship exam re-scrutiny results released

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Department of Examinations has released the re-scrutiny results of the Grade Five Scholarship Examination today (17). According to the department, candidates can access thei... Read More


Water supply resumes at Ambatale after power outage

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Water distribution from the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant has resumed following a power outage that disrupted supplies, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said... Read More


SriLankan Airlines carries rhythm across borders

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- SriLankan Airlines carried the rhythm of Japan to Sri Lanka, by flying in five professional Japanese drummers from Ota Ward, Japan, as the Official Airline Partner for the Embass... Read More


Power transmission system fully restored

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The power transmission system has been fully restored following an islandwide power failure earlier today, the National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd said. The company said electric... Read More


Balangoda Kassapa Thera hospitalised during satyagraha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who was participating in a satyagraha at Colombo's Viharamahadevi Park demanding the release of Venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, has been h... Read More