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Ceylon golden pineapple moves toward GI status

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Sri Lanka initiated the local registration process for Geographical Indication (GI) status for the Ceylon golden pineapple through the National Intellectual Property Office (NIP... Read More


New customs regulations for e-commerce goods under development

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Sri Lanka Customs started drafting new regulations to oversee the clearance of e-commerce goods, which will eventually be gazetted by the Minister of Finance. Customs Media Spo... Read More


Train drivers withdraw from operating faulty locomotives

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Locomotive drivers are withdrawing from operating trains with technical defects, according to the Locomotive Operating Engineers' Association. Convener Indika Dodangoda stated ... Read More


Showers in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at several places in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Showers are likely at some places in Southern pro... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna remanded

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Parliamentary Member Ramanathan Archchuna was ordered to be held in remand custody until April 29 by the Jaffna Mallakam Magistrate's Court today (27). This follows an incident... Read More


SL Men's Kabaddi team secures bronze at Asian Beach Games

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Sri Lankan team secured the bronze medal in the Kabaddi event at the 6th Asian Beach Games held in Sanya, China today (27). This bronze medal was awarded to Sri Lanka along... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued for several regions

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A warning regarding severe lightning was issued by the Department of Meteorology for several regions. The department stated that rain or thundershowers accompanied by severe li... Read More


SJB invites UNP to join the May Day rally

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- An official letter was sent by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to the United National Party (PCP), inviting them to participate in the May Day rally scheduled for May 1st at th... Read More


MP Archchuna allegedly threatens women with firearm

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna allegedly threatened two women with a firearm in the Periyavilan area of Jaffna. A land dispute reportedly triggered the incident, wit... Read More


Police uncover new digital scam targeting bank accounts

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The police managed to uncover information regarding a new digital racket used to rob bank accounts. If anyone falls victim to such a fraud, the police advise immediately suspend... Read More