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Rs. 1.2 Bn compensation for farmers affected by the Nilwala Salinity Barrier

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A strong Economy built on fiscal discipline and a people-centric government has enabled the payment of this compensation after seven years. While addressing the immediate concerns... Read More


Rambukkana, Galagedara section begins work tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) said that the official commencement ceremony for the construction of the Rambukkana to Galagedara section of the third section of the Central ... Read More


Temporalities Act will be amended - President

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that amendments will be brought to the Sections 41 and 42 of the Buddhist Temporalities Act of 1931 at the request of Maha Nayake... Read More


About 75 mm of fairly heavy rain expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The prevailing showery condition over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka is expected to continue, with the Department of Meteorology forecasting intermittent rain and thundershow... Read More


Standing together in unity, solidarity - PM

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- On the occasion of 'Eid-ul-Adha' or the Hajji Festival, celebrated with great reverence by Muslims across the world upholding the values of selflessness, unity and compassion, I e... Read More


Kalutara South Resident Shot Dead by Unidentified Gunmen

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A man from Kalutara South was killed in a shooting carried out by unidentified gunmen early this morning (28), Police said. The victim was travelling on a motorcycle in the Wettu... Read More


Kalutara South Shooting Victim Identified as Businessman

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The victim of the shooting incident reported in Kalutara South today (28) has been identified as a 38-year-old businessman from the area. Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler stated... Read More


CB raises policy rates by 1%

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced a sharp increase in policy interest rates by 100 basis points (1 percent) in a move aimed at controlling inflation and sta... Read More


Fairly heavy rain likely in several areas as monsoon conditions continue

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Department of Meteorology says the south-west monsoon has now been established over Sri Lanka, with prevailing showery conditions expected to continue across the south-western... Read More


12-hour water cut for Gampaha and Mahara today from 7 p.m.

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says a 12-hour water cut will be implemented in the Gampaha and Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha areas today (27). According to the NWSDB, the... Read More