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Fertiliser prices set to rise due to higher pre-payments

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Fertiliser prices are likely to increase in the future as the amount paid for upcoming stocks exceeds previous rates. Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne made these remarks yesterda... Read More


External influences prevent extraction of local energy resources, says Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that although gas and other fuel resources exist in Sri Lanka, various external influences have created a situation where they cannot be pro... Read More


Final rites of Finance Ministry Assistant Director today

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The final rites of the late Ministry of Finance Assistant Director, Ranga Nishantha, take place this afternoon at the Pahala Weerambuwa public cemetery in Kuliyapitiya. His remain... Read More


Pedestrian dies as bus crashes into shop in Hettipola

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A person standing on the road died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus belonging to the Nikaweratiya depot collided with a small lorry and a motorcycle on the Hettipola-Panduwasn... Read More


23 in Buddhist robes remanded over drug smuggling

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- 23 suspects in Buddhist robes arrested over smuggling Kush and Hashish valued at over Rs. 110 million remain in custody until May 12. Acting Additional Magistrate Subhani Abeyseke... Read More


Colombo traffic plan announced for visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Police announced a special traffic plan for Colombo and its suburbs from tomorrow evening until the 6th of May to facilitate the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. ... Read More


Heat advisory issued for multiple districts

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory regarding warm weather conditions affecting the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as wel... Read More


Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko will arrive in the island tomorrow for a three-day official visit. The ministry announced that he will hold special discussions with Healt... Read More


Mahindananda Foundation properties returned to Railway Department

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- All movable and immovable property belonging to the "Mahindananda Foundation," held on a lease basis for nearly 25 years under the name of former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage,... Read More


No fuel price revision for May

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Fuel prices will not undergo a revision for May, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Managing Director Mayura Neththikumara stated today (01). The last fuel price adjustment occurred on ... Read More