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Presidential Secretariat to address environmental concerns in Gampaha following Cardinal-led meeting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Environmental concerns affecting several parts of the Gampaha District were brought before the Presidential Secretariat during a meeting between a delegation headed by Cardinal M... Read More


President says further tax reductions planned in upcoming Budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Government intends to introduce further reductions to selected taxes in the upcoming Budget while ensuring that revenue ... Read More


One injured as police open fire on three-wheeler in Kadawatha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- A person sustained injuries after police opened fire on a three-wheeler that defied orders to stop. Police stated that the shooting occurred in the Mahakade Junction area on the... Read More


Opposition leader warns of repressive laws aimed at restricting democratic rights

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The current government prepares to introduce two repressive bills intended to limit the democratic rights of the people in order to maintain political power by force, Opposition ... Read More


TIN certificate mandatory for Sri Lanka vehicle revenue licences from November 1

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Vehicle owners across Sri Lanka must present a Taxpayer Identification Number certificate to obtain or renew their revenue licences starting November 1, 2026. The Western Provin... Read More


Homagama introduces microchip tracking for stray dogs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- A pilot programme to implant microchips in stray dogs was introduced in Homagama to maintain digital records of rabies vaccinations, sterilisation, and vital health data. Veteri... Read More


Public Utilities Commission receives unclear power outage report

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- A report submitted to the Public Utilities Commission by the National System Operator regarding the sudden power outage on 17 October is unclear, according to electrical trade un... Read More


12 major reservoirs and nine medium reservoirs continue to overflow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Irrigation Department stated that 12 major reservoirs and nine medium-scale reservoirs continue to spill over due to heavy rainfall caused by adverse weather conditions. The... Read More


Litro assures uninterrupted gas supply for November

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Litro Gas stated that a vessel named Quarantine carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of gas is scheduled to arrive in the island tomorrow (01). The company announced that the unloading ... Read More


Advisory council appointed for Anuradhapura Sacred City development

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- An advisory council was appointed to implement development programs for the Anuradhapura Sacred City under the co-chairmanship of Acting Atamasthanadhipathi Most Venerable Ithala... Read More