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5-hour water cut to several areas in Kandy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that the water supply will be suspended for a period of 5 hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (06) to several areas provided with ... Read More


SJB proposes select committee to clear court case backlog

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A proposal requesting the appointment of a special Select Committee to recommend measures for expediting Sri Lanka's mounting backlog of court cases was formally handed over to Sp... Read More


EDB steps up efforts to expand graphite exports

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board is stepping up efforts to expand the country's mineral export sector by focusing on the graphite industry. Following a recent field visit t... Read More


Drug detection sensors introduced to Metro buses

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Lanka Metro Transit introduced a new Metro Bus service equipped with drug detection sensor technology with the aim of ensuring a more reliable and safe public transport service wh... Read More


Sri Lanka loses Rs. 17.3 billion annually in cigarette tax revenue

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Sri Lanka loses an estimated Rs. 17.3 billion in cigarette tax revenue each year, an amount sufficient to fund the annual budget of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service almost f... Read More


MP Namal Rajapakse demands immediate fair price for paddy farmers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Opposition MP and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa called on the government to immediately provide a fair price for paddy farmers' harvests, c... Read More


UNDP to focus on jobs, reforms and growth in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is beginning the design of its next five-year Country Program for Sri Lanka, with employment creation, economic prosperity, and faste... Read More


IAJ calls on Sri Lanka to reconsider proposed extension of judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The International Association of Judges (IAJ) called on the Government of Sri Lanka to reconsider its proposed legislation to extend the retirement age of the judges of the Suprem... Read More


Fishing, naval communities warned of rough seas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Naval and fishing communities are advised not to sail in the sea areas from Puttalam to Potuvil until further notice due to strong winds and rough seas. The Department of Meteoro... Read More


Bail granted to 25 suspects in illegal gem mining incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage ordered the release of 25 suspects held in remand custody regarding the illegal gem mining incident in the Wagawatta area of Kaluganga on Au... Read More