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Global warming gotten in the way of salt production in Sri Lanka

Colombo, May 31 -- Unexpected rainy weather conditions, a phenomenon of global warming, have triggered concerns for salt production in Sri Lanka because at least 40-45 days with uninterrupted sunlight... Read More


31% of reported power breakdowns restored

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reports that out of the 55,940 power breakdowns recorded over the past 36 hours, 17,460 have been successfully restored marking a 31% completion... Read More


KDU Medical Faulty entry restriction will push Sri Lankan students into wilderness

Colombo, May 31 -- Restrictions applied to local students to universities other than the state-owned ones will push Sri Lankan students into the wilderness, a former Education Minister said yesterday.... Read More


SLMA urges govt. to implement tobacco ban for those born after 2010

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Colombo, May 31 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) in a press release said that a policy on banning tobacco consumption for those born after 2010 is present... Read More


Sri Lanka to fast-track direct procurement of medicines from foreign governments

Colombo, May 31 -- Plans are afoot to obtain direct assistance from foreign governments to secure essential medicines, until present issues within the medicine supply chain are resolved and disruption... Read More


Govt issues gazette revising banned groups, individuals

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A gazette extraordinary was issued by the government revising the list of banned organisations and individuals in the country. The latest gazette notification, issued by the Secr... Read More


Mahela say 'winning mentality' can deliver record sixth IPL title

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A proven "winning mentality" and seasoned campaigners such as Rohit Sharma can propel five-time champions Mumbai Indians to more IPL glory, head coach Mahela Jayawardene says. Le... Read More


Spill gate opened at Upper Kotmale reservoir

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A spill gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir was opened this afternoon due to rising water levels, the Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Unit confirmed. A spokesperson for... Read More


President congratulates Anudi Gunasekara

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka has extended his warm congratulations to Ms. Anudi Gunasekara for representing the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss W... Read More


Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation attends orientation programme in India

Colombo, May 31 -- A Parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih visited India from 25-31 May 2025 for an orientation programme at India's Parliamentary Research and Tr... Read More