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SHOWERS AND WIND EXPECTED ACROSS SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Several spells of light showers will occur today (4) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or t... Read More


TWO FROM PESTICIDE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE ARRESTED FOR BRIBERY

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- A development officer and a driver from the Peradeniya Pesticide Registrar's Office have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. They... Read More


BUS FARES REDUCED BY 0.55% FROM TODAY

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Bus fares in Sri Lanka have been reduced by 0.55% starting today (4), in line with the annual fare revision. Initially, the National Transport Commission had announced a 2.5% red... Read More


INDIA AND US AGREE TO NEW 10-YEAR DEFENCE PACT

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- India and the United States have agreed to sign a new 10-year defence partnership framework when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, meet later th... Read More


SRI LANKAN SUSPECTS REPATRIATED FROM INDIA

Sri Lanka, July 4 -- 3 suspects implicated in drug trafficking and financial fraud, who were arrested in India, were repatriated to Sri Lanka today (3). Published by HT Digital Content Services with ... Read More


SRI LANKA SEEKS MORE KOREAN JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Sri Lanka is focusing on increasing job opportunities for its workforce in South Korea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that this matter was discussed yesterday (3) betwe... Read More


SRI LANKA AND NETHERLANDS DISCUSS REPATRIATION OF ANCIENT ARTEFACTS

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Discussions were held yesterday (2) at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and Her Excellency Bonnie Horbach, the Ambass... Read More


GOVERNMENT BEGINS YALA SEASON PADDY PROCUREMENT TODAY

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The government will commence purchasing paddy from the Yala cultivation season today (3), following the price regulation implemented during the last 2024-2025 Maha season. Accord... Read More


WEATHER FORECAST: SHOWERS AND WIND EXPECTED

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers today (3) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle... Read More


MP DAYASIRI JAYASEKERA SPEAKS ON CUSTOMS CONTAINER RELEASE CONTROVERSY

Sri Lanka, July 3 -- MP Dayasiri Jayasekera made further revelations regarding the controversial release of containers from Customs, asserting that it is unfair to blame state officials for the incide... Read More