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Heavy rains up to 100mm in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in North... Read More


Polgolla and Deduru Oya reservoirs spill water, downstream residents warned

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Irrigation Department has announced that two sluice gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened by one foot each in response to ongoing heavy rainfall. This release wi... Read More


Customs find Kush worth over Rs. 110 million in suitcase abandoned for nine months

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A consignment of Kush valued at Rs. 113.67 million was seized by Customs officers after a suitcase abandoned for nine months was opened and inspected at the Colombo Port yesterda... Read More


Interrogation of Sewwandi, associates hints at politicians' ties to underworld

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today (18) that investigations are ongoing into politicians reportedly linked to organized crime, following interrogation... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 7,000 allowance for police uniforms and boots

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala announced today (18) that the Cabinet has approved an allowance of Rs. 7,000 for police officers to cover the c... Read More


Cabinet approves draft bill to abolish MPs' pensions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Parliamentary Pensions Law (Repeal) Draft Bill to Parliament for consideration and approval. This move is aimed at abo... Read More


Train derails at Ohiya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A train traveling from Kandy to Badulla derailed at Ohiya Railway Station at 4:00 a.m. on 18 November. At three wheels of the train came off the tracks, causing disruption to ser... Read More


Veteran radio journalist Chithra Kumari Kalubowila passes away

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Veteran radio presenter, journalist, and news anchor Chithra Kumari Kalubowila has passed away at the age of 68, family sources confirmed. She joined the broadcasting service in... Read More


Cabinet approves private investment model for Ranminitenna Tele Cinema Village

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Cabinet meeting held on 22-07-2024 has approved the selection of a suitable investor to implement the Ranminitenna National Telecine Park under the DBFOM (Design-Build-Financ... Read More


UPI One World Wallet launched for Sri Lankan visitors to India

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- In a quiet ceremony at the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi on Monday, India and Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in strengthening economic and people-to-people ti... Read More