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Two fishermen rescued off northern coast of Mannar

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Two fishermen stranded on a day fishing vessel in the northern seas off Mannar were safely rescued yesterday (21) in a special operation coordinated by the Colombo Maritime Sear... Read More


Police constable dies in Agalawatta motorcycle crash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A police constable died following a motorcycle crash on the Agalawatta - Baduraliya road yesterday. Police stated that the collision occurred near culvert 67/2. A motorcycle t... Read More


38 schools closed due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Thirty-eight schools are not being held as of today (21) due to adverse weather conditions, the Ministry of Education said. This includes 35 schools in the Central Province, wh... Read More


Navy deploys disaster relief teams amid adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- 171 disaster relief teams are on standby to provide relief to people affected by adverse weather conditions impacting the island due to a low-pressure area formed in the Andaman... Read More


2026 A/L practical exams scheduled from September 24

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Department of Examinations states that practical tests for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examination are scheduled to be held. Arrangements wer... Read More


India extends financial support for Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has extended its financial assistance for the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai for another year, marking the third consecu... Read More


Tea Board to set up 70 new nurseries

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The Sri Lanka Tea Board is investing in 70 new tea nurseries to support an accelerated tea bush replanting campaign, aiming to raise annual tea production to 400 million kilogra... Read More


Small chemical importers face higher cash-flow risks under new Sri Lanka rules

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Sri Lankan small-scale chemical importers and blenders that mainly purchase stocks in foreign currency while relying on short-term credit are facing greater compliance and cash-... Read More


Sri Lanka's Q2 real GDP remains below pre-pandemic level

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Sri Lanka's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2026 remained below the level recorded in the same quarter of 2019, despite the economy having gone throug... Read More


ASPI of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed after losing 77.08 points

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 20,979.18 after losing 77.08 points. The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,909.45 points following an 19.44-point loss... Read More