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SLS compliance made mandatory for imported car and three-wheeler tyres

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Government has made compliance with Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) compulsory for imported passenger car tyres and pneumatic tyres used on three-wheeled motor vehicles, with the ne... Read More


Constitutional council approves appointments of two high court judges to court of appeal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Constitutional Council has reportedly approved the proposals submitted by the President to appoint High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and Manjula Thilakaratne as judges of... Read More


Ranawaka calls for disclosure of Sri Lanka's fuel pricing formula

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has urged the Government to immediately disclose Sri Lanka's fuel pricing formula, questioning the difference between international fuel p... Read More


Maize shortage threatens poultry production

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Delays in greenlighting maize imports risk driving up chicken meat and egg prices as the festive season approaches, according to the All Island Poultry Association of Sri Lanka. ... Read More


Suspect arrested over Rs. 1.2m Israel job scam

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Authorities have arrested a man accused of defrauding a job seeker of 1.2 million rupees by falsely promising employment opportunities in Israel. The arrest was executed by the P... Read More


Govt allocates Rs. 33.6bn for school nutrition in 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Rs. 33,600 million has been allocated for the school nutrition programme for the year 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced. She made this statement while partici... Read More


WhatsApp voice messages can be directly sent to Industry Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A new mechanism has been introduced allowing members of the public to directly bring their concerns, requests for clarification, or suggestions regarding the services of the Minis... Read More


Woman sentenced to life imprisonment for drug possession

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- The Colombo High Court has sentenced a woman to life imprisonment after finding her guilty of charges of possessing and trafficking narcotics. The verdict was delivered by Colomb... Read More


Two alleged underworld suspects arrested with firearms following shootout in Kosgoda

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A group of alleged underworld members opened fire at officers of the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit in the Kosgoda area. One person was injured when police returned fire. Police st... Read More


Hiru TV's 'Hiru Daruwo' World Children's Day concludes in Negombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- Hiru TV provides an unforgettable collection of wonderful experiences for children. Celebrating World Children's Day once again, "Hiru Daruwo", the gift presented by Hiru TV to ou... Read More