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ELECTION COMMISSION ISSUES INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTAL VOTERS

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Election Commission has announced that postal voters must present a recognised form of identification when casting their ballots for the local government elections scheduled... Read More


QR CODES MADE AVAILABLE FOR EXPOSITION DEVOTEES

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Today marks the fifth day of the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic. As of yesterday, the time allocated for viewing has been increased by an hour, and will run from 11:00 AM... Read More


WEATHER FORECAST: SHOWERS TO PERSIST

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m today (22), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls of about 75 mm are li... Read More


SRI LANKA APPROVES BOAT SERVICE TO BOOST TOURISM AND TRANSPORT

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Sri Lankan government has approved a plan to introduce boat services along the country's coast and inland waterways to promote tourism and urban transport. Minister of Heal... Read More


ISLANDWIDE SHOWERS EXPECTED TOMORROW

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Most parts of the island are forecast to experience showers or thundershowers after 1 PM tomorrow. Fairly heavy rainfall, exceeding 75 mm in some areas, is likely in the Wester... Read More


FIFTH DAY OF THE PUBLIC EXPOSITION OF THE SACRED TOOTH RELIC CONCLUDES WITH LARGE CROWDS

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The fifth day of the public exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, offering devotees the chance to venerate the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, has successfully concluded. All thre... Read More


GOVERNMENT BOOSTS HOUSING AID FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Cabinet of Ministers approved an increase in the government's contribution to the "A house for you - a tomorrow for the country" housing programme on Monday (21), following ... Read More


GAMBLING REGULARISATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED FOR SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The establishment of a Gambling Regularisation Authority is being proposed in Sri Lanka. This independent body would serve as the sole monitoring authority for the gambling spo... Read More


COLOMBO BOURSE RECORDS RED TODAY

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lankan stocks were down today (22), with the All-share price index dropping 43.75 points, to 15,555.86 points. The S&P SL20 index also fell 31.65 points to end the day at 4... Read More


DNATA SECURES GROUND HANDLING CONTRACT FOR SRI LANKAN AIRLINES AT MELBOURNE AIRPORT

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Dnata Airport Services Pty Limited has been awarded the contract to provide ground handling services for Sri Lankan Airlines at Melbourne Airport, Australia.The existing contrac... Read More