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Nearly half of young Sri Lankans ready to leave the country, survey finds

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Nearly half of young Sri Lankans would leave the country if given the opportunity, despite most identifying strongly with the nation, according to a nationwide survey examining th... Read More


Seven schoolboys arrested for entering Yahangala reserve and harassing wild elephant released with warnings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Ududumbara Police Station conducted an investigation into a circulating social media video showing a student throwing stones at a wild elephant roaming the Yahangala Reserve, ... Read More


Heavy rain causes flooding in Avissawella town and bus stand area

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Heavy rainfall exceeding 110.8 millimetres was recorded in Avissawella within the 24-hour period ending today, marking the highest rainfall recorded across the island, according t... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes commercial flying taxi services within three months

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka hopes to launch commercial passenger drone services, commonly known as flying taxis, within the next two to three months, subject to the success of initial flight trials... Read More


Coast Guard rescues fisherman in distress off Mullaitivu coast

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard has rescued a fisherman who ran into difficulties while fishing off the coast of Mullaitivu and safely brought him to Trincomalee for medical treatment. ... Read More


Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal set to open before third quarter of 2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal is expected to open to the public before the third quarter of 2027, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena has ann... Read More


Sajith calls for modern drainage system to prevent future flooding in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has blamed inadequate drainage infrastructure and poor maintenance for the recent flooding in Colombo, urging the Government to introduce a mode... Read More


Hambantota Port and Al-Futtaim explore expanded logistics partnership

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) and Al-Futtaim Logistics have explored ways to strengthen their existing business relationship, as disruptions to shipping in the Middle... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa accuses government of increasing fuel tax burden amid rising cost of living

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has criticized the government for increasing fuel taxes beyond previous levels, asse... Read More


NMRA pricing formula triggers up to 40% drop in medicine prices

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Prices of select medicines in Sri Lanka have dropped by 30% to 40% following the implementation of a new Maximum Retail Price (MRP) formula, according to the National Medicines Re... Read More