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Lake Gregory severely polluted, CEA warns of health risk

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Central Environmental Authority has scientifically confirmed that drinking water from Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya could pose a risk to human life, according to the Chairman ... Read More


No Sri Lankans reported affected by Nepal floods

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no Sri Lankans have been reported among those affected by the floods and landslides in Nepal so far. Published by HT Digital Conten... Read More


New prison coordination system launched to strengthen emergency response

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Another step in the programme to establish an integrated mechanism among state institutions through regional coordination during emergencies in prisons has been launched, focusin... Read More


Kehelbaddara Padme transferred to Boossa prison

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Organised crime gang member Koralagamage Mandinu Pathmasiri, alias Kehelbaddara Padme, who was remanded until 3 September after being held under detention orders, has been transf... Read More


Sri Lanka resume Day 4 at 265/8 against India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Day four of the second Test cricket match against India at the SSC Grounds in Colombo takes place today. At the close of play on the third day yesterday (25), the Sri Lanka team... Read More


Unregulated online gambling costs Sri Lanka billions in uncollected taxes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Government missing out on online gambling revenue while taxpayers carry the burden Millions of rupees in revenue are slipping through the fingers of the government as the rapidl... Read More


Opposition leader highlights unity and coexistence in Milad-un-Nabi message

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa issued a special greeting message for the Milad-un-Nabi festival, the birth anniversary celebration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In th... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Showers can occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. According to the Department of ... Read More


President and Prime Minister issue special greetings for Milad-un-Nabi

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya issued special messages wishing for the Milad-un-Nabi festival, the birth anniversary celebration of the ... Read More


Sri Lanka's economy nears pre-crisis level: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The national economy has returned to nearly pre-crisis levels following a rapid turnaround from its worst downturn, according to Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe. S... Read More