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Showers expected in several areas after 2 p.m.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva Province and in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts after 2 p.m. today, while several spells of showers... Read More


Wheat flour hike pushes up short eats prices

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Prices of several flour-based short eats and other eatery items have been increased following a sharp rise in the price of wheat flour, the All-Island Canteen Owners' Association... Read More


Video dispute ends in death of 17-year-old student

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A 17-year-old school student was killed in a sharp weapon attack in Eheliyagoda early this morning (30), police said. The victim was an Advanced Level student at Eheliyagoda Nat... Read More


CAA dismisses social media posts of price hikes on dairy products

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has dismissed social media posts circulating as "BREAKING NEWS" that claim prices of several dairy products, including milk powder, cultured ... Read More


Sri Lanka to send disaster relief teams to flood-hit Nepal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Sri Lanka is planning to deploy disaster relief teams to Nepal in the coming days to assist communities affected by severe flooding, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara s... Read More


200 Japanese tourists depart for Sri Lanka on single flight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A group of 200 Japanese tourists departed for Sri Lanka today on a single SriLankan Airlines flight, marking a significant boost to tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Japan. The... Read More


Environment Ministry urges public to ditch single-use plastic bottles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Ministry of Environment has urged the public to reduce and eventually move away from single-use plastic water bottles, warning that plastic waste can remain in the environmen... Read More


NPP - LG Member in Jaffna Arrested After Allegedly Causing Disturbance While Intoxicated

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- NPP's local government member representing the Vadamarachchi South-West Pradeshiya Sabha, Ganesaruban along with several of his friends, was arrested by the Nelliyadi Police for ... Read More


Police issue strict warning over loudspeaker noise

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Police have issued strict guidelines on the use of loudspeakers, amplifiers and sound systems, warning that legal action will be taken against those who create excessive noise an... Read More


25-year-old nabbed with 400 tablets allegedly for illegal sale

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A 25-year-old man was arrested with 400 medicine tablets allegedly intended for illegal sale during a joint Navy-Police operation in Anuradhapura yesterday (29). The arrest was ... Read More