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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


Appeal Court to deliver decision on Dilith's writ petition on September 30

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Court of Appeal today fixed September 30 to announce its decision on a writ petition filed by Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera challenging the legality of a complaint lodged... Read More


No more home visits; Ex-Presidents, politicians must report to investigators

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Public Security Minister Sunil Watagala said even former Executive Presidents and senior politicians were now required to appear before law enforcement agencies when summoned fo... Read More


Chief Magistrate orders probe into Wimal's remarks on court order

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today directed the Inspector General of Police to investigate into whether former Minister Wimal Weerawansa's remarks made at a ral... Read More


Sri Lanka, India storm into Asian Games Semi-Finals

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka and India have stormed into the women's cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games after securing convincing victories over Malaysia and Japan respectively. Sri Lanka cru... Read More


Parliamentary committee to summon local authorities over Ditwah response

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and reco... Read More


Anuradhapura battery storage system connected to national grid

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The 10 MW/40 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) constructed in Anuradhapura was connected to the national electricity grid this morning under the patronage of President An... Read More


LB Finance sets new benchmark with South Asia's first carbon neutral annual report microsite

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Going beyond conventional digital reporting, LB Finance has undertaken a structured process to measure, reduce and offset the emissions associated with the microsite, integratin... Read More


3M-McLarens host second Occupational Health & Safety symposium

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- For the second consecutive year, 3M-McLarens, hosted the 3M-McLarens Occupational Health & Safety Symposium 2026, under the theme 'Cultivating Healthy Minds for a Stronger, Safe... Read More