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Sri Lanka to add 132 km to expressway network by 2030

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Sri Lanka's national expressway network will expand by an additional 132 kilometers by the end of 2030 following the completion of four major infrastructure projects, according to... Read More


Colombo playground turned garage, 15-year project under spotlight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has pledged to reclaim a children's playground that was allegedly unlawfully occupied and converted into a garage, while also promising action... Read More


CEA relaunches 'e-Kunu' programme to boost electronic waste collection

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has relaunched the 'e-Kunu' electronic waste collection programme in a new format to strengthen the safe collection and disposal of elect... Read More


Ravi K seeks details on El Nino's economic impact

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake has questioned whether the government has assessed the likely economic impact of the forecast strong El Nino event expected to affect Sri Lanka dur... Read More


Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens slightly against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (August 5) compared to Tuesday, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL's indicative... Read More


Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was arrested a short while ago by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Published by HT Digital Content Servi... Read More


Mahanayake Theras had received wrong information: Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Claiming that the Mahanayake Theras had received wrong information regarding the extension of the retirement age of judges, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said yesterday th... Read More


Half-naked female image in memento stirs hornet's nest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Parents expressed concern about the memento with the image of a semi-naked female dancer awarded to the underage students who were victorious at the National Day Dhamma School com... Read More


Dengue wards remain overcrowded despite decline in daily cases

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Hospitals across Sri Lanka continue to face congestion in dengue treatment wards despite a noticeable decline in the number of daily infections, hospital sources told the Daily Mi... Read More


Very rough seas; fishing, naval communities told not to venture out

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Department of Meteorology has warned that sea areas off the coasts from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times, with very strong gu... Read More