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Galle City Development Project progress reviewed

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A discussion on expediting the implementation of the Galle City Development Project, being carried out under the Major Urban Development Programme, was held at the Presidential S... Read More


UN, partners end emergency response to Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- In December 2025, Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, triggering the worst flooding and landslides in recent memory. At its peak, over 2.2 million people across all 25 districts wer... Read More


Expert committee to introduce new Public Prosecutor's Office

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A technical expert committee has been appointed under the chairmanship of Supreme Court Judge Yasantha Kodagoda, PC to examine and submit a report on the introduction of a new la... Read More


UDA to transform Kandy into a branded city

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Urban Development Authority (UDA) has planned to transform Kandy into a branded city to elevate its global standing, attract foreign investment, boost tourism, and showcase i... Read More


Authorities discuss possible impact of the anticipated El-Nino

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Authorities yesterday held extensive discussions on the possible impact of the anticipated El Nino conditions on the country's food security, drinking water supply and energy sec... Read More


Over 2,400 house owners booked for breeding mosquitoes

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Authorities have initiated legal proceedings against 2,401 property owners who neglected health instructions during the three-Day National Dengue Mosquito Control Programme which... Read More


No Cabinet decision to extend retirement age of judges - Minister

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, told Parliament yesterday that no official Cabinet approval has been taken to extend the retirement age of judges ... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy ... Read More


NBRO issues landslide early warnings for four districts amid heavy rain

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for four districts, citing prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. The NBRO said the... Read More


Former Southern CM Shan Wijayalal granted bail; travel ban imposed

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today(12) ordered the release on bail of former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva, who was arrested by the Commission to Inv... Read More