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Air Force Bell 412 deployed to douse Karadiyana fire

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A Bell 412 helicopter from the Sri Lanka Air Force has been deployed to assist in extinguishing the fire at the Karadiyana garbage dump, according to official reports. The sudd... Read More


Sri Lanka literacy rate climbs to over 97%

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The overall literacy rate in the country rose to 97.4% by the year 2024, marking a significant milestone in the education sector, according to the latest report from the Departm... Read More


Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa submits affidavit to bribery commission

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- An affidavit was submitted to the Bribery Commission by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. This submission relates to an investigation into assets currently being conducted by... Read More


Tourist arrivals in March drop by nearly 20%

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A total of 183,979 tourists arrived in the country during March, marking a 19.8% decrease compared to the previous year, according to the Tourism Development Authority. Last ye... Read More


Presidential Commission appointed to investigate coal procurement since 2009

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A special Presidential Commission, headed by a Supreme Court Judge, has been appointed to investigate the entire coal procurement process dating back to 2009, Minister Bimal Rat... Read More


Suspect escapes Matugama police cell

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A 29-year-old suspect detained in a cell at the Matugama Headquarters Police Station escaped by suddenly pushing the door open as the duty sergeant was unlocking it, according to... Read More


Strick legal action against drunk drivers during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Law will be strictly enforced against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the festive season, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic... Read More


Central bank sets new outsourcing framework

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations governing how licensed commercial and specialised banks manage outsourced business operations. Issu... Read More


Sun directly overhead in parts of island today

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasted, Showers or thunderstorms in few places within the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kand... Read More


GMOA to begin 48-hour strike

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A nationwide strike began today (09) at 8:00 AM, according to the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA). The trade union action is being taken to protest the manner in... Read More