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Economist urges caution over tax cuts ahead of budget 2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- An economist has warned that reducing taxes could undermine the Government's efforts to raise Sri Lanka's tax-to-GDP ratio to 17% next year, urging policymakers to focus instead o... Read More


Eight sluice gates opened at Deduru Oya reservoir following heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Irrigation authorities have opened eight sluice gates at the Deduru Oya Reservoir following continuous heavy rainfall across its catchment area, the Irrigation Engineer in charge ... Read More


Kotawila Police OIC remanded until November 6

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Matara Magistrate's Court today (03) ordered Chief Inspector Varuni Bogahawatta, the OIC of the Administration Branch at the Kotawila Police Station, to be remanded until Frid... Read More


Fallen tree disrupts main line train services near Polgahawela

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Train services along Sri Lanka's Main Line have been severely disrupted after a tree fell onto a moving passenger train bound for Rambukkana this evening. According to the Railwa... Read More


Ravi Karunanayake and former lottery board chairwoman case: Bribery Commission issued notice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Liyan Warushavithana today (03) issued a notice directing the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to appear before court o... Read More


Lorry Plunges 100 Feet Down Precipice in Nanu Oya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Nanu Oya Police say a Bolero-type lorry travelling from Kataragama to Talawakelle met with a serious accident after veering off the road and plunging approximately 100 feet do... Read More


National Dengue Prevention Week to cover 74 high-risk MOH divisions from November 9 to 14

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared, covering 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions identified as being at risk of a dengue outbreak, taking into co... Read More


Tense situation inside parliament chamber

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A tense situation arose inside the parliamentary chamber today (03) after the Leader of the Opposition questioned the no-confidence motion against the Speaker. The commotion erup... Read More


Fire breaks out at Kelaniya University female hostel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A fire broke out at the female hostel of the University of Kelaniya. Four fire trucks were deployed to control the blaze. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permissio... Read More


Couples dies after inhaling toxic gas in Meepilimana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A couple staying in a rented house in the Meepilimana area of Nuwara Eliya died early this morning(03) after inhaling toxic gas. This was stated by Nuwara Eliya Division Assistan... Read More