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No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from Indonesia earthquake
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has been recorded at 6:48 a.m. Indonesia time today (02) in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups, confirmed the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated.
The major offshore…
Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that the prices of several food items will be increased with effect from midnight today (31), following the recent electricity tariff hike.
Accordingly, the prices of ‘Fried…
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (31).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that his visit is aimed at participating in the 11th Sri Lanka–Russia Bilateral Political Consultation…
Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti: Pharmacy owner arrested
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident in Batticaloa where remains of a woman’s body were discovered in an abandoned well, and another abducted woman was rescued alive from the same location.
The arrest was made by…
GMOA to launch nationwide token strike today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch a nationwide token strike, today (31) at 8 a.m. based on several demands, including the alleged illegal transfers of doctors.
The Secretary of the Government…
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and…
Sri Lankan arrested at BIA for smuggling 38 exotic pets
A Sri Lankan passenger who attempted to smuggle 38 exotic pets estimated to be worth nearly Rs. 1 million into the country, in violation of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and the Animal Diseases Act, was arrested in the…
Under the Surface: Why China’s Deep-Sea Ambitions Pose an Existential Threat to Sri…
A bombshell investigative report released this week by Reuters, titled "China is mapping the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with the U.S.," has sent shockwaves through the Indo-Pacific. While the report frames the issue…
Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, signed a grant contract to provide radio equipment under the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” scheme.
The contract was signed yesterday (24) with Waruna…
Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Zonal Education Office of Tangalle has requested an explanation regarding the absence of teachers at a meeting held on March 15 at the Tangalle Urban Council, which was chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
In this regard, the…