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Rain, temporary strong winds forecast for several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Rain or thundershowers may occur tomorrow (10) in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara Districts, the Department of Met... Read More


Private hospital fined Rs. 520,000 over expired chemicals and excess charges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) imposed a fine of 520,000 rupees on a private hospital in Kegalle for using expired chemicals and equipment, and charging excess fees for blood te... Read More


No expectations to return to politics, says Mahinda Samarasinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Former Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, speaking to media have said that he holds no desire to re-entre active politics. He said he resigned fro... Read More


Lanka to host world socio-hydrology conference in 2028

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka will host the Third International Conference on Socio-Hydrology in Colombo and Moratuwa in 2028 after winning the international bid, with experts describing the island a... Read More


Suspended sentences for elderly woman and group over gambling

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- A three-month suspended prison sentence was imposed on a 77-year-old elderly woman who was gambling at home with her two granddaughters and another individual. Horana Chief Magis... Read More


Sri Lanka, Indonesia to strengthen cooperation in Marine and Fisheries Sector

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka and Indonesia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the marine and fisheries sector, following discussions between Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Indones... Read More


World Indigenous Day today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- World Indigenous Day falls today. The first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982 designated August 9 annually as the Inter... Read More


Wind speed to exceed 60 kmph in sea areas from Matara to Potuvil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The wind speed in the sea area extending from Matara via Hambantota to Potuvil can exceed 60 kilometres per hour, the Department of Meteorology forecast. The fishing and naval co... Read More


Report on prison unrest suspects expected tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- A report regarding the inmates who created clashes in the Kuruwita, Pallansena, and New Magazine prisons is expected tomorrow (10), the Police said. Police Media Spokesperson ASP... Read More


Rain or thundershowers expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Rain or thundershowers will occur at times today(09), in the Sabaragamuwa and Western Provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara Districts, the Department of Meteorol... Read More