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Showers and strong winds expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times today in the Sabaragamuwa Province as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts. Several spells... Read More


No special Monday train services for returning commuters, warns station masters' union

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Station Masters' Union says there is a low probability of operating special train services on Monday (31) for people returning after travelling to their hometowns during the ... Read More


Reports of price hikes for milk powder and dairy products false, says Consumer Affairs Authority

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority states that news circulating on social media claiming the prices of several goods, including milk powder, UHT milk, and yoghurt, have been increase... Read More


'Welle Saranga' arrested in Dubai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Alleged organised crime suspect Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias "Welle Saranga", has been arrested in Dubai. The arrest was reportedly made based on intelligence provided to the D... Read More


BASL seeks full Supreme Court bench to hear challenge against proposed 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a motion before the Supreme Court seeking to have its challenge against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution heard by... Read More


Assets worth Rs. 6 billion of alleged criminals frozen

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Properties worth Rs. 6 billion belonging to alleged organised criminals and drug traffickers were frozen, according to the Illegal Assets Investigation Division. 66 suspects wer... Read More


Flour-based food prices to rise by Rs. 5

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The All Island Canteen Owners' Association decided to increase the prices of flour-based foods, including roti, paratha, and short eats, by Rs. 5. Accordingly, the association m... Read More


Dry weather may affect next year's coconut yield

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Coconut Research Institute states that coconut yield in the coming year may be affected due to the prevailing dry weather. Its chairman, Professor Ajith Jayaweera, stated that i... Read More


Prima and Serendib hike wheat flour price

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Prima Company and Serendib Company increased the price of a kilogram of wheat flour by 17 rupees. The companies state that the relevant price increase is effective from today (2... Read More


High temperatures expected in 10 districts today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology states that although rainy weather prevails in the south-western parts of the island, a temperature felt on the human body may prevail in 10 distric... Read More