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El Nino : Heavier Maha rains, drier Yala raise food security concerns for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka is preparing for a potentially difficult agricultural cycle as changing weather patterns linked to El Nino raise concerns over food security, with heavier-than-usual ra... Read More


Principal, teacher caught drunk on duty at exam center

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The supervisor and a coordinating officer of an Advanced Level Examiniation center in Medirigiriya who had been found to be under the influence of liqour were suspended from the... Read More


Daily Mirror story comes to limelight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A story published by the Daily Mirror on August 18, 2026, under the title 'Drug shortage puts cancer patients' lives at stake' came to light in Parliament today, with MP Shanakiy... Read More


Another container scam : MP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A fresh container scam has allegedly taken place where a red labelled container containing undeclared items has been released, SLPP MP D.V. Chanaka stated in Parliament yesterday... Read More


'Govt. has drawn up plans for debt repayments up to 2030'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The government yesterday rejected claims by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe that Sri Lanka could face an economic crisis in 2027/28, arguing that foreign reserves should be... Read More


Sri Lanka's 2028 debt repayments not cause for alarm: Economist

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka is capable of meeting its debt repayment obligations from 2028 onwards despite the challenges ahead, provided the Government continues with economic reforms and takes m... Read More


Excise officers raid Colombo Port City, including luxury party boat

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka Excise Department officers have conducted a series of raids at Colombo Port City, seizing large quantities of liquor allegedly being sold or transported without valid l... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas expected in several coastal areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota, are expected to be rough at times, with strong gusty winds of up to 50-6... Read More


SL to spend USD 1,878 million for electrification of railway service: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka is to spend USD 1,878 million for the electrification of railway services across the island within the next three years, Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena told Parliame... Read More


President arrives at Parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the Parliamentary Complex and is currently inside the Chamber. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily ... Read More