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Vesak week declared with special prohibitions

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The period from May 27 to June 2 is declared as Vesak week. A special prohibition comes into effect during this Vesak week. This is according to an official notice issued under ... Read More


Suspect arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 10 million

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Western Province South Crime Division arrested an individual who distributes drug stocks to various locations based on incoming calls, along with a stock of narcotics worth ov... Read More


Sri Lanka tourist arrivals recovers 8% during May

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals during the first 24 days of the m... Read More


Banking sector remains stable despite fraud incidents

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's banking industry continues to be strong and resilient, with customer deposits fully protected despite recent cases of financial fraud and cyber-related activity. Sri ... Read More


Sri Lanka goes before IMF Executive Board's scrutiny today

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka will learn today whether the International Monetary Fund will approve the 5th and 6th reviews under its Extended Fund Facility Programme at the executive level. If the ... Read More


Delay in appointing Commissioner General disrupts DMT operations

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The day-to-day operations of the Department of Motor Traffic face severe disruption, causing significant inconvenience to the public, because responsible authorities failed to app... Read More


12-hour water cut in the Mahara and Gampaha areas

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that the water supply to the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas will be suspended for 12 hours from 7:00 pm today (27) u... Read More


Showery conditions to prevail across the island

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The south-west monsoon has established over the island. The prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the island is expected to continue. The Department of Me... Read More


CaFFE criticises government over provincial council election delay remarks

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Provincial council elections cannot take place this year because authorities directed a portion of the allocated funds to cover damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Janatha Vimukthi ... Read More


Special security programme launched for Vesak festival

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- A comprehensive security operation is underway in major cities across the island, including Colombo, to ensure public safety during the Vesak festival. Police Media Spokesperson ... Read More