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Widespread rain expected across Sri Lanka over next 10 days

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Widespread rainfall is expected across the island over the next 10 days, while preparations should be made to face possible heavy rain, landslides and floods, the Meteorology De... और पढ़ें


Polgolla Reservoir to be emptied for repairs from Sept. 25

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Polgolla Reservoir will be emptied for about two and a half days from midnight on September 25 to facilitate urgent repairs to its gates, the Water Management Secretariat sa... और पढ़ें


'Positive sign for Indian investments in Colombo Port City'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Positive talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS summit could make a positive symbolic gesture to ease concerns surro... और पढ़ें


All Opposition parties to meet tomorrow for discussion on launching a common struggle to save democracy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- All opposition political parties are to meet tomorrow in Colombo for a discussion on launching a common struggle to safeguard democracy, Convenor Joint Opposition Professor G.L.... और पढ़ें


Govt. has made no decision to reintroduce the death penalty

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Amid renewed calls to reintroduce the death penalty for organised crime in the wake of continuing shooting incidents, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that t... और पढ़ें


Turkish Airlines to probe damage to Rumesh Tharanga's equipment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lankan civil aviation authorities have sought an explanation from Turkish Airlines over damage reportedly caused to the sports equipment of world champion javelin thrower Ru... और पढ़ें


High Court bail for drug cases involving less than 100g

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Government is taking steps to amend the law to once again allow suspects arrested with less than 100 grams of drugs (gross) to seek bail from the High Court, Minister of Jus... और पढ़ें


Nalinda responds to President's coriander remark

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today clarified remarks by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that drew criticism from the Opposition, saying the President was referring t... और पढ़ें


Misinformation on Aesthetic studies misleads society: experts

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- "There is no use of the Arts, one can prosper by becoming a doctor or an engineer. Don't think of studying the Arts but try to become a doctor or an engineer. This has been the ... और पढ़ें


The Delhi BRICS' summit: Discussing key Global South issues while managing contradictions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The 18th BRICS summit held at New Delhi on September 12-13 managed to resolve sharp internal contradictions and produced a joint declaration, which was the best that could be, g... और पढ़ें