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Kandy Esala Perahera festival from July 25 to August 9

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- This year's Kandy Esala Perahera festival will be held from July 25 to August 9, as officially announced by Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela. The announcement was made yes... Read More


CAA raids shops selling overpriced, labelled edible salt

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) launched a series of raids targeting businesses selling edible salt at inflated prices without proper labelling. According to officials, sev... Read More


Program launched to improve attitudes of three-wheeler drivers in tourism sector

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat has introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the attitudes, ethics, and service standards of three-wheeler drivers operating within the coun... Read More


Government ready to bring back Sri Lankans in Israel at any time

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The government has made all arrangements to bring back Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Israel if a special need arises due to the war situation, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath ... Read More


Six arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 12.6 Million

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Six passengers attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at Rs. 12.6 million were arrested this morning by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike Internationa... Read More


Duminda Dissanayake produced before court

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who is currently in remand custody, was produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court today (19). He was arrested in connection with ... Read More


Railway controllers to launch 48-hour token strike tonight

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Railway Controllers' Union has announced that it will launch a 48-hour token strike starting from midnight today (19), in protest against the authorities' failure to resolve ... Read More


Two former Presidents, former Deputy Minister, MP behind Kurunegala land fraud: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Two former Presidents, former Deputy Minister Salinda Dissanayake and former MP Manjula Dissanayake have been involved in a 1,000 acre land deal in Kurunegala, Deputy Minister Su... Read More


Final commissioning tests underway at Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Station

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that final commissioning tests are currently underway at the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Station. The CEB said that the 165 MW facil... Read More


Keheliya in-laws, daughter also at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's son-in-law, daughter-in-law and another daughter appeared before the Bribery Commission today (19) for statements to be recorded. Meanwhil... Read More