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Sri Lankan universities slip in QS Asia rankings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sri Lanka's leading universities slid to their lowest positions in four years in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, with the University of Colombo dropping 46 places to ... और पढ़ें


Sticky and Jasmine Rice face higher import tax of Rs. 280 per kg

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sticky Rice and Jasmine Rice will now be subject to a combined import tax of Rs. 280 per kilogram, replacing the previous Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 65, following a government ... और पढ़ें


Will 1,000cc-plus motorcycles be allowed in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The government is considering whether to permit high-powered motorcycles with engine capacities exceeding 1,000cc for special purposes, including sports activities, Deputy Ministe... और पढ़ें


Harini holds bilateral talks with Rwanda, Jamaica, Uganda and Maldives

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya held bilateral discussions with the leaders and representatives of Rwanda, Jamaica, Uganda and the Maldives on the sidelines of the Commonwealth ... और पढ़ें


57th Infantry Division joins 'Hasthi Sena' operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The 57th Infantry Division has joined 'Operation Hasthi Sena' to identify unauthorised electric fences installed by villagers to protect their properties from wild elephants in se... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka pledges support for global nitrogen management resolution in 2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sri Lanka has pledged to actively support a proposed international resolution on Sustainable Nitrogen Management at the eighth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-8) in 2027... और पढ़ें


Madolthenna Estate records highest rainfall of 84.5 mm

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Madolthenna Estate in the Kegalle District recorded the highest rainfall of 84.5 mm on November 3, 2026, according to the Department of Meteorology. Published by HT Digital Conte... और पढ़ें


Three Indian passengers arrested over unruly behaviour on Sydney-Katunayake flight

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Two Indian passengers, and a British national who was also of Indian origin were arrested by airport police for allegedly behaving in an unruly manner while travelling on a flight... और पढ़ें


South Asia aging faster, Sri Lanka the fastest

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- South Asia which once boasted of boosting growth with its rising working age population is now ageing fast with Sri Lanka bound to cross the aged threshold fastest, according to a... और पढ़ें


CPC accused of profiteering while denying level playing field to private fuel retailers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is fleecing consumers by charging a profit margin of Rs.100-120 per litre on petrol and diesel sold by it while denying the three private pl... और पढ़ें