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Rice, kottu, snacks and tea prices slashed

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Prices for a packet of rice, koththu, and fried rice will drop by Rs.15 starting at midnight today. All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners' Association chairman Harshana Ruksha... Read More


Outgoing Swiss Envoy meets PM

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- The outgoing Swiss Ambassador, Dr. Siri Walt, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees to mark the end of her term in Sri Lanka. Dr. Walt commenced her tenur... Read More


Deadline for 2026 GCE ordinary level exam applications set for July 23

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- The Department of Examinations announced that the online application process for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination will conclude on July 23. ... Read More


12-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs today

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- A 12-hour water cut will affect several areas in Colombo and its suburbs today, 4 July, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that the w... Read More


Intermittent showers and strong winds forecast across several provinces

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts today. The Department of Me... Read More


SL Tamil politicians meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- A delegation from the Tamil National Council met with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay, in Chennai today, July 3, to conduct detailed discussions. During the meet... Read More


Litro gas prices reduced

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Litro Gas Lanka announced a reduction in domestic gas prices effective from midnight tonight. Following this revision, the price of a 12.5kg cylinder decreased by Rs.300, bringin... Read More


Sri Lanka named world's best island for 2026

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked the world's best island by global travel platform Big 7 Travel in its annual "50 Best Islands in the World" list for 2026. Now in its seventh edition, t... Read More


Showers forecast across multiple provinces and districts

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Rain is expected across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Light showers may also affect the... Read More


12-hour water cut for parts of Colombo

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announces a 12-hour water cut for various areas tomorrow, Saturday, July 4, from 9 am to 9 pm. Affected locations include Colombo 01 ... Read More