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Kirinda fishermen protest over sand blockage at harbour entrance

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Kirinda fishing community staged a protest against the failure to receive a reasonable solution to requests made to authorities for years regarding the sand blockage at the Kiri... Read More


Environment Ministry assures safeguards for renewable energy projects

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Environment Ministry has assured that renewable energy projects are being implemented only after environmental assessments are carried out, with appropriate measures taken t... Read More


No firm timeline yet for electricity tariff cuts - Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka stated that the government cannot provide a specific timeline or percentage for reducing electricity tariffs, despite ongoing plans to expand... Read More


Two children killed, mother severely injured in Madampe motorcycle crash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Two children have died and their mother has sustained severe injuries following a motorcycle incident in the Halabandaragama area on the Madampe - Kuliyapitiya road, police say.... Read More


Man critically injured in Panwila shooting linked to gang clash

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A person sustained severe injuries following a shooting incident reported a short while ago in the Panwila area of Rathgama, Galle. Medical staff admitted the victim to the Gal... Read More


Former Sathosa Transport Manager further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Hemal Ratna Malala faces remand custody until October 07, following an order issued by the Fort Magistrate's Court regarding allegations ... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 41 billion allocation for fuel subsidy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- An allocation of Rs. 41 billion received Cabinet approval to fund a fuel subsidy scheme. This was said by Minister Anura Karunathilaka. Published by HT Digital Content Service... Read More


Sri Lanka launches digital terrestrial television broadcasting project

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The special launch ceremony for the Digitalisation of Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) project took place at the Lotus Tower premises in Colombo under the theme "The N... Read More


Upcountry railway line between Rambukkana and Gampola fully restored

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Train operations along the Main Line section between Rambukkana and Gampola returned to normal, following repairs to damage caused by Cyclone "Ditwah." The Department of Railwa... Read More


Government deferred property tax agreed with IMF, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that the government deferred the implementation of the property tax scheduled for 2025 under an agreement made by the previous administ... Read More