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Special dengue control week from November 9

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A special Dengue Control Week will be implemented across the country from November 9, authorities announced. The programme will focus on strengthening dengue prevention and contr... Read More


Two spillway gates opened at Rajangana Reservoir; residents along Kala Oya warned

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Two spillway gates of the Rajangana Reservoir have been opened by three feet each due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions and increased water inflows, the Irrigation Depart... Read More


Opposition failed to move proper no-confidence motion: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Chief Government Whip and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the Opposition had failed to submit a no-confidence motion against the Speaker in accordance with the Standing... Read More


Election Commission revises district seat allocation: Colombo gets 19 seats

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Colombo District has increased from 18 to 19, while the allocation for the Badulla District has decreased from nine to eight, ac... Read More


Verdict in Sampath Manamperi rice lorry robbery case scheduled for November 13

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela today fixed November 13 to deliver the verdict in the case filed against Sampath Manamperi and several others over the alleged robbery ... Read More


Blaze hits University of Kelaniya women's hostel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A fire broke out in a room at a women's hostel of the University of Kelaniya this morning (03), destroying all the personal belongings of the students residing there. The fire er... Read More


Supermarkets collecting polythene bag levies without environmental benefits, SC told

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Centre for Environmental Justice today moved the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to formulate a mechanism to establish a government-administered levy ... Read More


Government clarifies TIN requirement

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said people could continue their economic activities without a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Addressing Parlia... Read More


Krrish case: Namal released on bail

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish Company Director Janaki Siriwardena, who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIA... Read More


Culinary skills vital to strengthening tourism industry: Herath

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Investing in people and developing professional skills are essential to strengthening Sri Lanka's tourism industry and creating better employment opportunities for young people, F... Read More