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Former soldier remanded over Ganemulla Sanjeewa case

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (15) ordered Mahesh Obeyesekere, a former army soldier considered to be the contract shooter of Ganemulla Sanjeewa who was shot... Read More


High-level ICC team to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A high-level ICC team, including a top BCCI official, is reaching Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the government's appointment of an interim committee to run the island country's cr... Read More


Flood warning extended for Attanagalu Oya

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A flood warning issued for the upper catchment areas of the Attanagalu Oya basin will remain in place for another 24 hours until tomorrow (16) due to heavy rainfall, the Irrigatio... Read More


Heavy rain expected tonight due to low-pressure zone

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Heavy showers could affect multiple regions tonight (15) due to the influence of a low-pressure area located northeast of the island, the Department of Meteorology announced. The... Read More


Water levels rise in Kalu Ganga sub-basins

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Water levels in the Maguru Ganga and Kuda Ganga, which are sub-basins of the Kalu Ganga, reached alert thresholds due to ongoing rainy weather. The Irrigation Department noted th... Read More


Heated debate erupts at 323-container probe meeting

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The special committee appointed to investigate and provide recommendations regarding the release of 323 disputed containers from Customs convened yesterday (13) in Parliament. Mi... Read More


Sri Lankan rupee slumps to lowest since last 2023

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The selling price of the US Dollar reached Rs. 329.92 today (14), according to exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This marks the highest selling price reco... Read More


Authorities issue marine weather warning

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Wind speeds and rainfall in the sea areas surrounding the island are expected to increase because of a low-pressure zone currently affecting the region. The Department of Meteoro... Read More


CEB to award Rs. 8.5 bn in compensation under VRS

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Ministry of Energy has launched a special compensation programme for employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board who are voluntarily retiring under the institution's restructuri... Read More


Puttalam records highest rainfall in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Puttalam recorded the highest rainfall in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM today (14). The Department of Meteorology states that the recorded rainfall reached 256.2 mm. Publi... Read More