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Fire breaks out in multi-storey building

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A fire erupted in a multi-storey building located directly opposite the Dam Street Police Station in Colombo. The Fire Service Department stated ten fire engines were deployed to... Read More


Contaminated water sources identified in Deniyaya

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Water sources supplying the Deniyaya town and local schools are reportedly unsafe for consumption. Southern Province Director of Health Services N.G.S. Panditharathna stated that... Read More


Sajith Premadasa congratulates actor Vijay on political victory

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sajith Premadasa, offered his congratulations to the actor and politician Vijay as he embarks on a fresh chapter for the Indian state of ... Read More


Sri Lanka to target high-quality tourism investments

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lanka focuses on attracting premium tourism investments and internationally recognised hotel brands to strengthen the hospitality sector and enhance long-term industry value. ... Read More


Central bank becomes net dollar seller after 22 months

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lanka's Central Bank acted as a net seller of US dollars in April, marking the first such occurrence in nearly two years as the country works to meet reserve targets agreed wi... Read More


Remittance inflows show resilience despite regional tensions

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sri Lankan migrant workers sent 767.9 million US dollars back to the country in April, maintaining a strong flow of foreign exchange despite the escalating conflict involving Iran... Read More


Sluice gates of major reservoirs opened due to rising water levels

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Sluice gates of several major reservoirs across the island were opened following an increase in water levels caused by heavy rainfall. The Irrigation Department reports that 12 s... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for 8 districts

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Early landslide warnings were issued for several Divisional Secretariat divisions across 8 districts by the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) due to ongoing heavy rainfa... Read More


Deniyaya education zone schools to reopen on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone, which were temporarily closed due to a spreading viral flu, will reopen on Wednesday, May 13. Southern Province Education Secretary Nishan... Read More


Additional fertiliser subsidy for small tea estate owners

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A decision was made to provide an additional fertiliser subsidy to small tea estate owners this year. The Treasury allocated Rs. 2,500 million for this purpose, with the distribu... Read More