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Sufficient fertiliser stocks available for Maha season

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sufficient fertiliser stocks required for the Maha season are currently available within the country with distribution activities already underway, National Fertiliser Secretariat... Read More


Highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals recorded in October

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in October, welcoming 168,625 visitors as demand strengthened ahead of the winter season, although the increase in vis... Read More


Patali to appear before coal commission tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Former Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was summoned to appear before the Presidential Commission investigating the coal deal tomorrow (04). Statements were obtained from... Read More


US-Lanka cooperation leads to 1.2 kg cocaine seizure at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The strong partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka in combating transnational drug trafficking continues to deliver tangible results. Great to see the swift response ... Read More


MP Namal Rajapaksa released on bail over Krrish case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was placed in remand custody over the Krrish case, was released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (03). Colombo Chief Magistrat... Read More


Lanka records 487 new HIV infections in first 6 months

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka has reported 487 new HIV infections during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest data released by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. This represen... Read More


Mobile inspection officer sentenced to four years of imprisonment for accepting bribes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal sentenced a mobile inspection officer of the National Transport Commission to four years rigorous imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs. ... Read More


Severe shortage of veterinary officers in Nuwara Eliya district

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A latest report submitted to Parliament by the Ministry of Agriculture indicates that although 30 veterinary officers are required for the Nuwara Eliya district, which holds the t... Read More


Advance bookings demanded for one-day services at DMT head office

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Members of the public seeking one-day services from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) head office in Narahenpita will now have to book a time slot before visiting, following t... Read More


Government lifts Rs. 65 import levy on raw and parboiled rice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Government has removed the Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 65 per kilogram on two categories of imported rice, with the change taking effect today (03). The exemption applies t... Read More