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CSE opens the week steady as March quarter earnings season kicks off

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened the new week on a measured note as indices posted mild losses amid global uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. Despite the slight... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued for 13 districts

Colombo, April 21 -- A severe lightning warning has been issued today for 13 districts, the Meteorology Department said. A high-level red alert has been declared for the following districts: Mannar, ... Read More


Spreading of viral infections a concern amid intermittent rainy weather: PHI Chairman

Colombo, April 21 -- The prevailing intermittent rainy weather conditions are contributing to the spread of viral infections among the people, Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Association Chairman ... Read More


No official ID cards for postal voting: Elections Commissioner General

Colombo, April 21 -- Elections Commissioner General Saman Sri Rathnayaka said that official ID cards will not be permitted for use when casting postal votes, due to issues that have arisen in the past... Read More


Ruling party unlikely to secure majority in most local bodies: RW

Colombo, April 21 -- Ruling National People's Power (NPP) will not be successful at this year's local government elections, and no party will get a clear majority in some of the bodies, former Preside... Read More


EC to sue public servants not providing details for LG Polls duties

Colombo, April 21 -- The Election Commission of Sri Lanka today warned legal action against public servants who will not provide necessary personal details and inventories of vehicle assets of state e... Read More


Sri Lanka mourns the death of Pope

Colombo, April 21 -- The world including Sri Lanka received the news about the demise of Pope Francis, the spiritual head of 1.4 billion Catholics in the world making thousands across the globe to exp... Read More


22 soldiers injured in bus-lorry collision

Colombo, April 21 -- Twenty-two soldiers were injured when a bus transporting army personnel collided with a lorry at the Manamala bend on the Nittambuwa-Kirindiwela road this morning. Police said 20... Read More


820 dansals registered within Kandy city limits

Colombo, April 21 -- A total of 820 Dansals have been registered within the Kandy city limits in conjunction with the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Chief Municipal Medical Officer of the Kandy... Read More


President extends condolences on passing away of Pope Francis

Colombo, April 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of Sri Lanka following the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis. "His unwaverin... Read More