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Air quality across Sri Lanka slightly unhealthy: CEA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Air quality across Sri Lanka has been recorded at slightly unhealthy levels, according to real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) said. ... Read More


Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal may develop into depression, rain expected across island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- A low pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal, currently located about 700 kilometers southeast of Batticaloa, the Meteorological Department Director Merrill Mendis said. H... Read More


Irredentism and regime change have no place in International Law - Rauff Hakeem

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- It is noted with deep consternation that several states in Latin America, the Middle East and elsewhere are ominously threatened with military strikes and other forceful measures ... Read More


India Army chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- India's Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, arrived in Sri Lanka today on a two-day official visit, the Indian Ministry of Defence said. During the visit, Gen. Dwiv... Read More


Mild approach by the government on Venezuela issue: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Government is following a mild approach with regard to US invasion on Venezuela, an opposition MP told Parliament yesterday. "Those in the present government used to surround... Read More


Opposition begins signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Opposition today commenced the signing of a No-Confidence Motion against Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya. The motion is being initiated over what the Opposition desc... Read More


Army reopens Hatton-Sri Pada road after cyclone damage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Army has completed the renovation of the Mahagiri Damba section of the Hatton-Sri Pada road, which was damaged by Cyclone Ditva, and reopened the route for pilgrims ... Read More


CSE halts trading in wealth securities following unusual price movement

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has halted trading in Wealth Securities Ltd (WLTH.N) after detecting an unusual price movement at market opening, the Exchange said. According to... Read More


Seaplane crashes into Gregory's Lake

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- A seaplane preparing to land crashed into tge Gregory's Lake in Nuwara Eliya this afternoon (07). It was reported that only the pilots were on board the aircraft and that they ha... Read More


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Sri Lanka, assistance package likely

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Sri Lanka on January 12 and 13, on his way back from a tour of Africa, the Daily Mirror learns. He is expected to meet his counterpar... Read More