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'El Nino likely to worsen by year end'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Sri Lanka faces a more than 90 percent probability of a very strong El Nino condition developing by the end of 2026, the Meteorology Department has warned, referring to the lates... Read More


President directs unified R&D centre for Tri Forces

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pointed out that the expected objectives could be achieved more efficiently and effectively by integrating all research and development (R&... Read More


IRD achieves over 60% of 2026 tax revenue target

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has successfully collected around 61 percent of its target revenue of Rs. 2,402 billion allocated for the year 2026, according to Tax Policy a... Read More


Man shot at in Mount Lavinia on Saturday dies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A 40-year-old man died after being admitted to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital with gunshot injuries sustained in a shooting in Huludagoda, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka Police said.... Read More


Large-scale Police operation to seize assets acquired through drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said Sri Lanka Police are carrying out a large-scale operation to identify and seize illegal assets acquired through drug trafficking, with the ... Read More


Gemunu Wijeratne files 'online defamation' complaint

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association President Gemunu Wijeratne has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding alleged insults made against him... Read More


ACL Cables crowned winner in Construction Sector at National Business Excellence Awards

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- ACL Cables PLC, one of Sri Lanka's No.1 cable manufacturers has been recognised as the Winner in the Construction Sector at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026, o... Read More


Lankem Robbialac official Colour Partner at Int'l Kite Festival

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Robbialac, the flagship paints brand of Lankem Ceylon PLC, strengthened its connection with consumers through its partnership as the Official Colour Partner of the Derana Interna... Read More


Royal College Colombo first school to join GovPay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Royal College Colombo, became the first school in Sri Lanka to enable digital payments through GovPay, marking another significant milestone in the Government's digital transform... Read More


Screenline Kandy receives ISO Certification

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Sri Lanka's Screenline (Private) Limited has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Kandy manufacturing facility, marking a further step in strengthening the company's quali... Read More