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Landslide warnings issued

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A deep depression located in the Bay of Bengal southeast of Sri Lanka will enter the island tomorrow afternoon (09), according to a forecast by the Department of Meteorology. In r... Read More


Advisor to President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics appointed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as the Advisor to the President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics with immediate effect. The let... Read More


Sri Lankan cabbie arrested for theft from visiting Kuwaiti police officer

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Fort Police have arrested a taxi driver twelve days after he allegedly stole a bag containing cash and property worth nearly Rs. 1.3 million from a retired police officer from Kuw... Read More


National Hospital warns of severe finger injuries

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka has revealed a concerning trend of severe finger injuries among youth during motorcycle maintenan... Read More


Heavy rains expected as deep depression approaches

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Heavy rainfall ranging between 150mm and 200mm is expected tomorrow in the Eastern, Uva, Central, Northern, and North Central provinces. Department of Meteorology Director Genera... Read More


Verdict on Sarana Gunawardena misappropriation case fixed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A verdict regarding the case filed against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena concerning the alleged misappropriation of over Rs. 120 million is set to be delivered on Febr... Read More


High Court sets trial date for former Petroleum Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The case filed against former Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and several others regarding the alleged misappropriation of state funds is set ... Read More


Nearly fifty MPs sign no-confidence motion against PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathillekahas announced that nearly fifty opposition members of Parliament have already signed the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister D... Read More


Court orders banks to safeguard deposits

Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- Banks must take greater responsibility for the safety of depositor funds, Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama announced in court today. The observation came as the magist... Read More


Consumers to be charged for street lighting

Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- A new payment system for street and public space lighting is proposed through the National Electricity Policy, according to Sanjeewa Dhammika, National Secretary of the Electricity... Read More