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Minor flooding possible in low-lying areas of Attanagalu Oya & Kalu Ganga – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department has warned that minor flooding could occur in the low-lying areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Kalu Ganga if significant rainfall is received today (15).
Irrigation Director Engineer L. S. Sooriyabandara said water…
Child crime clearance certificate to be required for state jobs involving children – Minister
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has decided to introduce a certification process to ensure that individuals recruited to the public service, particularly for positions involving direct contact with children, have not been accused of…
Over 2,100 Dengue cases reported in first 13 days of September
The National Dengue Control Unit says a total of 97,637 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year. According to the Unit, 74 people have died from dengue during the same period. Meanwhile, 2,146 dengue cases have been…
Sri Lanka Navy recovers Fast Attack Craft P 4447 after salvage operation
The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully recovered Fast Attack Craft P 4447, bringing to a close a multi-stage emergency response following the vessel's distress during a routine patrol off Angulana on August 15.
The craft was brought to the…
Govt committed to making public transport more convenient and safer – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka is now creating a common dream as a nation and that the Government’s objective is to make public transport the convenient choice for the people.
The Prime Minister made these…
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Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…