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Fading standards and the deteriorating quality of goods and services

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Nearly a week after the Horana elders' home tragedy that killed 12 elderly persons following a fire, three more individuals succumbed to burn injuries following a fire that occur... Read More


UNDP urges SL to regularise carbon markets to unlock private capital

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has urged Sri Lanka to urgently operationalise and regularise its policy position on carbon trading, warning that private capital ... Read More


Heavy rain, strong winds forecast today

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka is expected to experience widespread showers, strong winds and isolated heavy rainfall today (11), the latest weather forecast issued by the Meteorology Department said... Read More


ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Match Timings in Sri Lankan Time

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in England from June 12 to July 5, featuring 12 teams competing for the biggest prize in women's T20 cricket. Hosts England will ... Read More


11-year-old boy dies after Galle Face drowning incident

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- An 11-year-old boy has died following a drowning incident at Galle Face on Wednesday evening (10), where six children were swept away by strong sea currents while bathing along t... Read More


Dehiwala beach access routes to be officially named today

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- A series of environmental conservation programmes aimed at protecting Sri Lanka's coastal ecosystem will be held today (11) along the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia coastline to mark Wor... Read More


New National Mineral Policy comes into effect after 27 years

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka's National Mineral Policy has been completely revised for the first time in 27 years and was presented to Parliament, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Developm... Read More


Five Dehiwala beach access roads formally named; Ocean Pool project planned

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Five public access roads leading to Dehiwala Beach were formally named today as part of a series of environmental conservation programmes held to mark World Environment Day, with... Read More


SriLankan Airlines expands connectivity across Saudi Arabia through new partnerships

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- SriLankan Airlines has announced strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabian carriers Saudia and Flynas, further strengthening air travel connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Sri ... Read More


Rough seas warning for coastal waters

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Meteorology Department has warned of rough to very rough sea conditions around several coastal areas over the next 24 hours, urging naval and fishing communities to exercise ... Read More