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Energy saving calls must be matched by action: Chamith Wijesundera

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Following recent calls by Minister Sunil Handunnetti urging the public to conserve energy, Kotte Municipal Councillor Chamith Wijesundera said that such appeals must be matched ... Read More


Public warned of mobile package scam targeting city residents

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public about a group of fraudsters operating in several major cities, including Maharagama, who are attem... Read More


Sri Lanka, Cuba explore expanded cooperation in education and agriculture

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka and Cuba have held discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a focus on education, agriculture and sports. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met ... Read More


Police hunt Chinese national suspected of Kohuwala murder

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Mount Lavinia Criminal Investigation Bureau is conducting an intensive investigation into the murder of a Chinese woman at a residence in Kohuwala. Police said the inciden... Read More


Follow Modi government, reduce taxes on fuel: Sajith tells AKD

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to reduce taxes on fuel just as the Indian government has done. He said in a post on X that "Modi go... Read More


CAA to expidite raids during festive season

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) will conduct raids on wholesale stores of importers and wholesale dealers until April 30 to prevent hoarding of stocks during the festive se... Read More


Iran tells people in Gulf to evacuate areas near US military, while striking civilian targets across region

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Iran's Revolutionary Guards urged civilians across the region on Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, nearly a month into the war with the United States and Israel. "... Read More


Customs seize Rs. 30 million worth of cigarettes at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes valued at around Rs. 30 million, officials said. The... Read More


Weeraketiya Youth Corps Opens Modern Shooting Range to Boost Sports Skills

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The National Youth Corps has opened a new modern shooting range at its Weeraketiya Training Center, aiming to improve the sports skills of youth and schoolchildren in Sri Lanka'... Read More


Wasp attack hospitalises 10 schoolchildren

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ten schoolchildren were admitted to the Bandarawela Base Hospital today (27) after being attacked by a swarm of wasps, the Bandarawela Police said. The children, all from Grade... Read More