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North Central Province Canal Project to deliver Mahaweli water to Northern Province

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The North Central Province canal will be constructed to extend the benefits of the 1960 Mahaweli Development Master Planto the North Central Province, and deliver Mahaweli water ... Read More


Collective action essential to curb the spread of dengue - MOH

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Public cooperation, along with the support of government and non-governmental institutions, is essential to control the spread of dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne disea... Read More


Bridge across Kirindi Oya at risk of collapsing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The water level of the Kirindi Oya is rising rapidly and the main bridge constructed across the river on the route to Zone No. 6 of Yala National Park is currently at risk of col... Read More


Namal requests President for second-chance business loan scheme for MSMEs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa yesterday requests President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to introduce a second-chance business loan scheme in the 2027 Budget t... Read More


Navy, Govt agencies and Kalpitiya fishermen join efforts to combat poaching

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Sri Lanka Navy, Government agencies and fishing community representatives joined efforts to combat illegal fishing in the seas around Kalpitiya. A fishing community awareness... Read More


Proposed PSTA Bill aims to protect State from racists - Lalkantha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation Minister K.D.Lalkantha said the Government is introducing the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA) to safeguard the Sta... Read More


PM instructs officials to clean-up Colombo's canals, drainage systems within two weeks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has instructed officials to expedite the cleaning of canals and drainage systems to ensure the proper flow of rainwater in anticipation of i... Read More


Committee recommends amending Order 550 to allow monks to attend court in robes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Committee appointed to update the rules, regulations, and standing orders under the Prisons Ordinance in its interim report submitted to the President has recommended to amen... Read More


President, Opposition Leader extend gratitude to Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed the decision made by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to quash the Court of Appeal judgement and set aside the death sentence imp... Read More


Anojan's death penalty set aside

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra confirmed that on October 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has set aside the Court of Appeal ju... Read More