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Severe weather alert: lightning risk remains high in several districts after 1 pm

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a Severe Lightning Advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning expected in several parts of the country... Read More


Sri Lanka President extends wishes to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay on his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.Sri Lankan History In a me... Read More


Revised electricity tariffs to take effect from Monday; Govt subsidy in place until September.

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) has approved a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026, with the new rates set to take effect from Monday (11). The ... Read More


Teachers Training College final examination begins tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the Teachers Training College final examination for the 2023/2024 academic years will commence tomorrow (11). The examination, i... Read More


Ten injured in Southern Expressway accident

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Ten persons were injured in a road accident reported near the 154th milestone along the Beliatta-Kasagala stretch of the Southern Expressway, according to police. The injured ind... Read More


Teachers Training College final examination begins tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the Teachers Training College final examination for the 2023/2024 academic years will commence tomorrow (11). The examination, i... Read More


Colombo-Kankesanthurai Yal Devi service back on track from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Department of Railways has announced that the Yal Devi train service operating between Colombo and Kankesanthurai will resume from tomorrow (11). According to the department,... Read More


Measures to centralise registration of all degree-granting institutions

SriLanka, May 9 -- Higher Education and Education Deputy Minister Dr. Madura Seneviratne told Parliament yesterday that there are major initiatives to centralize the registration of all degree-grantin... Read More


Electricity tariffs to increase by 18% for domestic users exceeding 180 units

SriLanka, May 9 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for domestic consumers using more than 180 units per month, with the revised rates s... Read More


Sri Lanka - Viet Nam to strengthen bilateral trade......

SriLanka, May 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said both Sri Lanka and Viet Nam have agreed to further strengthen economic cooperation with the aim of increasing bilateral trade to US... Read More