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Fire breaks out in Monaragala teak reserve

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A fire broke out last afternoon (23) in a government teak reserve located near the Aliyagala area in Hulandawa South, Monaragala, spreading across more than 15 acres. Residents ... Read More


Sri Lanka Air Force establishes new CCTV operations room at Pettah bus station

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force states that a 'New Air Force CCTV Monitoring Operations Room' was established at the Pettah bus station with the objective of ensuring the safety and secu... Read More


Sri Lanka Air Force arrests suspect who stole passenger bag at Pettah bus station

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Sri Lanka Air Force personnel succeeded in immediately identifying and arresting a suspect who stole a passenger's bag at the Pettah bus station, using the CCTV surveillance syst... Read More


Private sector employees to receive online train season tickets from September

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Private sector employees will receive the necessary facilities to obtain train season tickets online starting in September, Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake states. Follow... Read More


New renewable energy feed-in tariffs to take effect tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revised feed-in tariff (FIT) framework for renewable energy power generation, introducing premium rates for b... Read More


Lanka Salusala Chairman released on bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Lanka Salusala Limited Chairman Dinuk Wijesinghe was released on a surety bail of Rs.500,000 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Oshada Migara Maharachchi, regarding an incident whe... Read More


Hiru Media Network secures multiple honours at 2026 Diamond Excellence Awards

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Hiru Media Network secured a remarkable number of accolades at the 2026 Diamond Excellence Awards, held in Colombo today (23). Among the key achievements, Hiru TV's 'Hiru Star' ... Read More


Suspect arrested for obstructing police duties during Kandy Esala procession

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A man who allegedly abused several police officers on duty for the Kandy Esala procession in foul language, behaved turbulently, and obstructed the officers' duties was arrested,... Read More


Water supply to several areas suspended due to low water level in Walawe River

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Steps were taken to temporarily suspend drinking water purification and distribution activities of the Ambalantota Water Treatment Plant from this (23) afternoon, National Water ... Read More


Work underway to improve emergency units in 82 hospitals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Ministry of Health states that work is currently under way to improve emergency treatment and primary care units in 82 base hospitals selected under provincial councils and t... Read More