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Over 400 suffer eye discomfort after Jaffna kovil festival

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- More than 400 people sought hospital treatment after suffering eye complications following the participation in a festival at a Kovil in Piranpattu area of Jaffna. The festival ... Read More


Several districts hit by severe drought

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- There is more than a 90 percent probability that the current El Nino conditions will develop into a strong El Nino event from September, according to the NOAA (National Oceanic a... Read More


Govt revenue reaches Rs.2.956 trillion upto June 30

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Sri Lanka's total government revenue experienced a notable surge in the first six months of 2026, driven by the reopening of the vehicle import market after several years and the... Read More


Widespread spending issues in Parliament in 2023, 2024

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A special audit report on the eighth and ninth sessions of the Parliament has uncovered widespread spending issues revealing that top officials, enjoyed unlimited fuel allocation... Read More


President discusses on releasing lands in the Northern, Eastern Provinces

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the Security Forces to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces that were taken over during the... Read More


High fuel import costs due to the ME war has increased cost of living - PM..

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that fuel importing costs have significantly increased in the first half of 2026 in comparison to the first half of 2025 due ... Read More


Old train engines causing breakdowns, five new sets next year - Deputy Minister

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- The Government has made plans to add new train sets to avert the sudden breakage of old train carriages and engines that are malfunctioning.The procurement process is going on and... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga clinches javelin gold at Lausanne Diamond League.

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga secured first place in the men's javelin throw event at the 2026 Lausanne Diamond League athletics meeting, held in the early hours of today, with a wi... Read More


No bar for provision of tamed elephants for pageants - Deputy Minister..

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- Environment Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody informed Parliament that a gazette notification will be issued in the near future regarding the provision of tame elephants for the Pera... Read More


Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as 'American territory'

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz "an American territory" on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade of Iran's shipping and ports while Trump's administration str... Read More