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Expressway passengers must buckle up from Sept. 19

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The mandatory seat belt regulation for vehicles travelling on Sri Lanka's expressways will be strictly enforced from September 19, 2026, with both front- and rear-seat passenger... Read More


El Nino: Govt braces for any shortfall in essential food supplies

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- In the event of fears that El Nino weather phenomenon will trigger a shortfall in imported essential supplies, the government has worked out an action plan to explore alternate ... Read More


UK regularly raises accountability, disappearances with Sri Lanka- Foreign Office

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Britain has said it regularly raises issues of accountability, reconciliation and enforced disappearances with the Sri Lankan Government, while urging a credible and transparent... Read More


Caroline Jurie, Chula Padmendra acquitted over Pushpika crown incident

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the acquittal of former Mrs. World Caroline Jurie and model Chula Padmendra in a case filed against them over an inci... Read More


Two arrested over Dehiwala hand grenade attack

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a hand grenade attack on a residence along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, in which two brothers were killed. The attack t... Read More


Fuel price revision possible by end September: Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A fuel price revision could be introduced by the end of September, after taking into consideration the rise in global fuel prices and the prevailing situation in the Middle East... Read More


CAA conducts over 1,000 raids on electrical, electronic goods

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted more than 1,000 island-wide raids on electrical and electronic goods so far this year, including 204 raids carried out under a... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a warning that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the North Central, North Western, We... Read More


SC rules police promotion lawful

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Supreme Court, after hearing 71 petitions filed by police officers alleging an infringement of their fundamental rights by the Police Commission, has ruled that the promotio... Read More


More national parks may close as heat wave threatens wildlife

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- More national parks could be temporarily closed if the prevailing heatwave and prolonged dry conditions intensify, as wildlife authorities struggle to protect animals from incre... Read More