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Born after 2010; No tobacco for life?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A proposal to create Sri Lanka's first Tobacco-Free Generation could prevent everyone born from 2010 onwards from ever legally purchasing tobacco, as health advocates warn of th... Read More


Pilot rescued after falling overboard off Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Navy rescued a pilot who fell overboard while attempting to board a merchant vessel near the entrance to the Colombo Port yesterday. The incident occurred as the ... Read More


Pilots carry Air Lanka legacy into next generation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The legacy of Sri Lanka's National Carrier is being carried into a new generation of pilots, with two SriLankan Airlines flight crew members sharing their experiences at a speci... Read More


Namal produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested and subsequently remanded, was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Cour... Read More


Rumesh eyes Olympic record and 2036 farewell

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has launched a biographical book documenting his life and sporting journey, while setting his sights on breaking the Olympic record at... Read More


Govt. aims to increase Samurdhi loans to Rs.70 bn next year

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Government plans to increase the value of loans provided through the Samurdhi banking system from around Rs.60 billion last year to Rs.70 billion next year, Minister of Rura... Read More


Probe ordered into burning of Kumbuk trees on Wilpattu border

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- An immediate and impartial investigation has been ordered into the burning and destruction of Kumbuk trees in the Nelum Wewa area of Parana Eluwankulama in Vanathavilluwa, locat... Read More


Vehicle prices fall sharply, more drops expected

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A considerable drop in vehicle prices has been reported in the local market, with prices of small vehicles falling by at least Rs. 1 million, Vehicle Importers Association of La... Read More


Severe lightning advisory issued for Uva, Eastern Provinces and two districts

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning activity in several areas, valid until 11.30 p.m. today (18). According to the advis... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of accepting a Rs. 100 million bribe in ... Read More