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Sri Lanka seeks stronger maritime ties with Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, held discussions with the management of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges during his visit to Belgium, where... Read More


Boats deployed to transport A/L students amid flooding

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari says special measures have been taken to ensure Advanced Level candidates reach their examination centres despite severe floodi... Read More


Rockfall in Lower Kadugannawa house leaves several trapped, rescue underway

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- A rockfall in the Lower Kadugannawa area has buried a house and a shop, police said, with several people reportedly trapped under the debris. Several victims have been hospitaliz... Read More


Minor flood risk in Gin and Nilwala river basins

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential minor flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Gin and Nilwala river basins over the next 24 hours due to heavy... Read More


Health Ministry announces price control on 350 medicines, aiming to reduce cost of key drugs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Ministry of Health has introduced price controls on 350 types of medicines, marking a significant step in regulating the country's pharmaceutical sector and making essential ... Read More


Lalith Shiran Gooneratne appointed as Acting Chief Justice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Justice of the Supreme Court Anthony Lalith Shiran Gooneratne was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (22) at the Presiden... Read More


China outlines new five year development vision

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Chinese Ambassador delivered a detailed address outlining China's newly adopted 15th Five-Year Plan, highlighting the country's long-term development vision and its commitment to... Read More


Body found in three wheeler in Maharagama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Maharagama Police have launched an investigation after discovering the body of a man with visible injuries inside a parked three-wheeler near 4th Lane, Gammana Road, Maharaga... Read More


Rare frog species rediscovered at Sri Pada Range

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody has announced the rediscovery of a frog species believed to have been extinct for nearly 160 years. The species, now identified at ... Read More


Coastal railway services restricted after train derails near Weligama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- A slow train traveling from Matara to Maradana derailed yesterday at 2:05 p.m. between Kamburugamuwa and Weligama railway stations. Railway staff attempted to re-arrange the tra... Read More