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Heavy rainfall of over 100mm expected in parts of 14 districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The department of meteorology has advised the public to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm is expected in some areas of 14 districts over the next few hours. Rainf... Read More


'Kaiwaru Muthu' remanded until November 19

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Manoj Muthukumarana, commonly known as "Kaiwaru Muthu" and suspected of belonging to an organized criminal gang, has been remanded until November 19. The remand order was delivere... Read More


Liquor shops to close across most parts of Sri Lanka for Deepavali tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- All liquor shops in several parts of the country will be closed tomorrow(8) in view of the Deepavali festival. The Department of Excise stated that liquor shops will be closed in... Read More


Police probe dangerous construction activities following complaints in Nawala

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Police have initiated an investigation following complaints over potentially dangerous construction work near Sudarshana Mawatha in Nawala, which residents allege has caused struc... Read More


ABU conference provided opportunity to promote Sri Lanka as tourist destination - Vijitha Herath

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Hosting the Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) conference provided Sri Lanka with an opportunity to promote itself as a tourist destination minister Vijitha Herath said. He noted tha... Read More


Amber weather warning issued for severe lightning across several districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level weather advisory warning of severe lightning in several parts of Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara. Accor... Read More


Experts explain unusual butterfly migration sweeping across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Thousands of yellow and white butterflies have recently been spotted flying across several parts of Sri Lanka, drawing widespread public attention and sparking curiosity about the... Read More


World Bank-backed project provides 10 double-cabs to Sri Lanka's health sector

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has distributed 10 new Toyota double cab vehicles to regional healthcare institutions across Sri Lanka, backed by financial support from the ... Read More


Sri Lanka's plantation sector calls for long-term policy certainty

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Securing the Future of Sri Lanka's Plantation Economy A tea bush planted today takes five years to yield its first crop, a decade to generate meaningful returns, and over 20 year... Read More


PM Harini Amarasuriya returns to Sri Lanka after attending CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka today(7) following an official visit to Antigua and Barbuda to attend the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting... Read More