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National Secretariat for Elders Launches WhatsApp Hotline for Neglected Elderly

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The National Secretariat for Elders has introduced a WhatsApp number for reporting information about neglected elderly individuals who require assistance, particularly those over... Read More


Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon Issues Advisory Amidst Iran-Israel Tensions

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- In light of the ongoing military tensions between Iran and Israel, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon has issued a special advisory to Sri Lankan citizens residing in the country.... Read More


HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED IN SEVERAL PROVINCES

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts intermittent rain in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts. Some are... Read More


SECRET BALLOT TO ELECT COLOMBO MAYOR CONCLUDES

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Colombo Municipal Council held a secret ballot to elect its new Mayor, following a unanimous decision to proceed with the confidential voting method. The inaugural council s... Read More


ANOTHER SRI LANKAN INJURED IN IRAN STRIKES

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- A Sri Lankan construction worker was injured in the leg in an Iranian missile attack on the Bnei Brak area this morning (16). This was according to an announcement made by the S... Read More


IMF DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR TO ATTEND CONFERENCE IN COLOMBO

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Gita Gopinath, is scheduled to attend a conference as a special guest in Colombo today (16). The confe... Read More


COLOMBO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SET TO ELECT MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR TODAY AMIDST INTENSE POWER STRUGGLE

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Colombo Municipal Commissioner Palitha Nanayakkara confirms all arrangements are complete for today's election to select the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Counc... Read More


MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED IN SEVERAL PROVINCES, STRONG WINDS FORECAST

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory predicting moderate to heavy rainfall, exceeding 50 mm, in certain areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as... Read More


VRAIE CALLY BALTHAZAAR ELECTED AS THE COLOMBO MAYOR

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has secured control of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) with Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected as Mayor. In the mayoral election held just mome... Read More


UPCOUNTRY LINE SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO FALLEN TREE

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Services along the Upcountry Line are currently experiencing disruptions after a tree fell onto the tracks between Balana and Kadugannawa. The Railway Department has announced t... Read More