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Landslide warnings issued for two districts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for parts of the Central Province, effective for 24 hours until 6:00 AM tomorrow (14). Residents... Read More


Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former Deputy Commissioner of the Motor Traffic Department's (DMT) Car Transfer Divisio... Read More


Passport services back online

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has successfully resolved the technical glitch that disrupted its computer systems. Following the repair, the department announced t... Read More


Former Water Board official remanded over vehicle lease scandal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested and remanded a former General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NW... Read More


Four ex-ministerial residences to be converted into courts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- In a significant move to expedite legal proceedings against corruption, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration has begun converting four official residences previously ... Read More


Low-pressure system likely in Bay of Bengal around February 15

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a special weather bulletin warning that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around 15th February. ... Read More


ADB reiterates strong commitment to Sri Lanka's development priorities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's development priorities during a courtesy call by the newly appointed ADB Country Di... Read More


Elephant rampage in Valaichchenai: Woman killed, three injured

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Tragedy struck Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa early this morning (13) when a 68-year-old woman was killed and three others were injured during a wild elephant rampage. The vic... Read More


Postal services modernized with new vehicle fleet and delivery upgrades

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Postal transport services across the country were expanded yesterday (12) with the introduction of a new fleet of delivery vehicles by the Department of Posts. The launch ceremo... Read More


Court sets date for Keheliya's illicit assets trial

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Colombo High Court has fixed the trial for the illicit assets case against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members for April 27. The case, filed b... Read More