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Farmers warn of protests over paddy price (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Farmers' organizations have warned of launching a protest if the government does not raise the recently announced paddy certified price. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karu... Read More


Clean Sri Lanka removes obstacles to living a civilized life - PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. HariniAmarasuriya stated that the Clean Sri Lanka program is an initiative aimed at removing obstacles to living a civilized life. The Prime Minister made this ... Read More


Monkey blamed for the Island-wide power outage - Photos revealed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A sudden fault at the Panadura electricity substation caused a nationwide power outage for several hours this afternoon. Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the main caus... Read More


Power supply disrupted in several areas again

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) stated that power supply has been disrupted in several areas due to the inactivation of three generators at the Norochcholai coal power plant. T... Read More


Bus crash in Mexico kills 41

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A tragic bus accident in southern Mexico early Saturday morning claimed the lives of 41 people, according to a statement from the government of Tabasco state. Recovery efforts are... Read More


Sri Lanka struggles with Kusal Mendis delaying Australia's move for victory

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Sri Lanka 257 & 211 for 8 (Mathews 76, K Mendis 48*, Kuhnemann 4-52, Lyon 3-80) lead Australia 414 (Carey 156, Smith 131, Jayasuriya 5-151) by 54 runs Sri Lanka ended day three o... Read More


Island-wide power outage linked to Panadura substation incident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the island-wide power outage was caused by a monkey crashing into the Panadura grid substation. However, the Ministry of Power and Ener... Read More


Ella Odyssey Nanu Oya train service to begin operations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A new train service, Ella Odyssey Nanu Oya, will operate between Nanu Oya and Badulla Railway Station from tomorrow (10), the General Manager of Railways, Dhammika Jayasundara, an... Read More


Island-wide power outage caused by imbalance in Colombo main system

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- An imbalance in the Colombo main system led to a power outage across the island today (09), authorities confirmed. Despite the outage, train services remain unaffected, though pa... Read More


Fire breaks out in Angoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A fire has erupted at a vehicle garage near Angoda junction, the Fire Brigade reported. Three fire-fighting vehicles have been dispatched to the scene to control the blaze. Furth... Read More