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President expresses condolences to Nepal over tragic flash floods

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his condolences to Nepal regarding the tragedy that occurred due to the sudden flood situation affecting Nepal. That was by making a... Read More


Sajith accuses government of neglecting farmers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The current government is giving stepmotherly treatment to the people engaged in farming, and the children, youth, and mothers in the country today are facing severe pressure and... Read More


Final Randoli procession of Kandy Esala Festival tonight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The final Randoli Procession of the Kandy Esala Festival will parade through the streets this evening (27). The procession is scheduled to begin at the auspicious time of 6:43 P... Read More


Online racket involving sale of students' and women's private photos exposed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs states that information regarding an online racket involving the purchase and sale of private photos and certain footage of students and w... Read More


'Hiru Seela Paramitha' underway at Somawathie temple

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Hiru Media Network's religious programme, 'Hiru Seela Paramitha,' is currently underway at the historic Somawathie Ancient temple to mark Nikini Full Moon Poya Day. The morning ... Read More


Emergency hotlines introduced for flash flood assistance in Nepal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has introduced 24-hour emergency hotlines in view of the flash floods in Nepal, and arrangements have been made to... Read More


Rooftop solar systems over 300kW requested to be switched off

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka made a request to turn off rooftop-mounted solar panels with a capacity of over 300 kilowatts from today (27) until next Sunday (30). The Min... Read More


Jaffna restaurant fined over overpriced bottled water

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- A fine of Rs. 950,000 was imposed on a restaurant located in Jaffna by the Jaffna Magistrate's Court for selling bottled drinking water exceeding the specified maximum retail pri... Read More


Welikada inmate escapes on prison jailor's motorcycle

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Department of Prisons launched an investigation regarding an incident where an inmate deployed to clean the Welikada Prison holiday resort escaped using a prison jailor's mot... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas expected in several sea areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Wind speed in sea areas off Mannar to Kankesanthurai to Puttalam and Hambantota to Potuvil may increase up to 50-60 kmph, says the Department of Meteorology. The department ment... Read More