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No flood risk despite high river water levels

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Water levels in several main rivers across the island remain high, but no river currently shows a risk of developing into a flood situation, the Department of Irrigation stated.... Read More


Sri Lanka rupee weakens as bond yields rise

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka's rupee weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, closing at 330.70/331.00 in the spot market, compared with 329.15/35 on the previous day. Bond yields also ended hig... Read More


Sri Lanka records over 1.6 million tourist arrivals in 2026

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector has surpassed 1.6 million tourist arrivals in 2026, with a total of 1,609,759 visitors recorded between January 1 and September 14. The milestone was... Read More


Sri Lanka targets Rs. 2 trillion capital spending in 2027

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka's capital expenditure for 2027 is expected to be around Rs. 2 trillion, with the government working to accelerate procurement and approval procedures so that public in... Read More


Digital literacy hits 72% as computer use lags

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Digital literacy across Sri Lanka reached 72%, even as traditional computer literacy remains relatively low at 39.2%. Latest figures released by the Department of Census and St... Read More


Domestic fuel prices likely to be revised at end of September

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A revision of domestic fuel prices is likely at the end of September following increases in global crude oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Energy Minister Anu... Read More


Foundation stones to be laid for four hospital projects worth over seven billion rupees

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside over the foundation stone-laying ceremonies for four major hospital development projects worth seven billion one hundred and fort... Read More


Suspect arrested with drugs worth Rs. 20 million

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Suspect was arrested in the Kirulapone area along with 2 kilograms and 500 grams of drugs valued at around Rs. 20 million. The arrest was made by the Police Special Task Force ... Read More


Heavy rain above 100mm forecast in several areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts that, due to atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka, skies across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, alongs... Read More


Drugs worth Rs. 320mn found in abandoned luggage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A drug consignment was discovered inside two luggage bags abandoned at Katunayake Airport. The value is reported to be Rs. 320 million. Published by HT Digital Content Service... Read More