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Air quality worsens in several cities: NBRO
Air quality in several cities in Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels this morning owing to various factors, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has stated.
The NBRO warned that the Air Quality Index (AQI) has…
Country’s rulers are obligated to protect Buddhism: Ex-President Ranil
Rulers of the country are obligated to protect Buddhism, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed.
Former President Wickremesinghe noted that even during periods of foreign rule, measures were taken to safeguard Buddhism, and…
Opposition Leader rejects govt-proposed dates for no-confidence debate against PM
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is prepared to debate the no-confidence motion scheduled to be brought by the opposition against Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on January 22 and 23.…
Sajith vows to ensure justice for foreign employment scam victims
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has stated that he intends to re-submit facts to the Parliament regarding a major scam in which over 640 individuals were allegedly defrauded by two foreign employment agencies.
Premadasa said the…
Sri Lanka Police expresses gratitude for UAE’s continued support in combating transnational crimes
Sri Lanka Police has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relevant authorities for their cooperation in the successful deportation of three wanted suspects to Sri Lanka on January…
Sri Lanka’s proposed counterterrorism law risks further abuses – HRW
The Sri Lanka government’s proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repression, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said today.
The HRW noted that…
Cold weather triggers rise in viral infections across Sri Lanka – Health experts
Health authorities have reported an increase in the spread of several viral diseases coinciding with the prevailing cold weather conditions in Sri Lanka.
Senior Medical Officer at the Gampaha Hospital, Dr. Ravindra Udagamage, stated that…
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said.
There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in Nuwara-Eliya district in the early hours of the morning.
Misty…
Nuwara Eliya records lowest temperature at 8°C today
he lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (17) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 8.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology.
Meanwhile, the minimum temperature recorded in the Bandarawela area…
Indian Army constructs third Bailey bridge in Sri Lanka, restoring connectivity
The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone…