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Special probe launched into alleged corruption at Motor Traffic Department

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A special investigation is underway to examine the computer systems and data of Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic, amid allegations of long-standing corruption and irregula... Read More


Air quality declines in several areas across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) says air quality in several parts of Sri Lanka has declined, with Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya, Kandy, Kegalle, Badulla, Ratnapura, Nu... Read More


Yusoof calls for inclusive investment to unlock Sri Lanka's economic potential

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- President's Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investment and Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has said Sri Lanka has for too long failed to connect its talent and ambition w... Read More


Sri Lanka faces risk of higher inflation if global oil prices remain elevated, Central Bank Governor warns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Sri Lanka could experience higher inflation if global oil prices remain elevated for an extended period, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned. Inflation, measur... Read More


Rising temperatures threaten productivity and jobs across Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- New findings from the International Labour Organization indicate that increasing workplace temperatures and heat stress present ongoing challenges for workers, productivity level... Read More


Ceylon Chamber of Commerce urges review of anti-terror bill to protect GSP+

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for a careful review of recent draft legislation, emphasising the need to safeguard Sri Lanka's economic competitiveness, investor confi... Read More


UN urges Sri Lanka to substantially redraft proposed anti-terrorism bill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is calling on the Sri Lankan government to substantially redraft its Protection of the State from Terrorism Bi... Read More


State university lecturers launch islandwide one-day strike

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Lecturers across all state universities are conducting a one-day strike today (30) over several issues, including shortages of academic staff and physical resources, as well as e... Read More


Showers and thundershowers expected across several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may also... Read More


Three hospitalised after diesel barrel explosion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Three employees injured in an emergency incident at a factory on the Meepe - Ingiriya road have been admitted to the Homagama Base Hospital. Police say the incident occurred whe... Read More