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More Sri Lankans expected to leave Israel in the coming days

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 20, 2025

Necessary arrangements will be made to assist Sri Lankans working in Israel to leave the country at any given time if required, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador ... Read More

Several spells of showers expected today

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 20, 2025

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (20), the ... Read More

PM Harini on the timely need to address food loss and food insecurity

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 19, 2025

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the High-Level Policy Dialogue entitled ‘Beyond Waste: Optimizing Food, Water, and Energy for Better Nutrition in South Asia’ ... Read More

Mosquito control week to be implemented across 16 districts

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 19, 2025

A mosquito control week will be implemented in 16 districts from June 30 to July 5, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) announced. Speaking at ... Read More

Train guards to launch token strike from midnight today

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 19, 2025

The Lanka Railway Controllers’ Union says it will engage in a 48-hour token strike from midnight today (19), citing several issues, including delays in promotions. ... Read More

Sri Lankans in Lebanon urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 17, 2025

Sri Lankans in Lebanon have been urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution due to the prevailing war-like situation between Iran and Israel. The Sri ... Read More

Mega Power lottery creates history with Rs.474 mn winner

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 17, 2025

The largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka’s history was won yesterday (16). It was the grand prize of Rs. 474,599,422 from draw number 2210 of ... Read More

Colombo Colombo Municipal Council convenes for inaugural sitting

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 16, 2025

The newly elected Colombo Municipal Council, following the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election on May 6, has convened for its inaugural sitting. The ... Read More

CID to probe whether presidential pardons misused at other prisons

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 16, 2025

A senior officer attached to the Ministry of Justice has recorded a statement with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the alleged unlawful release of ... Read More

Sarvajana Balaya to back opposition candidate in Colombo Mayoral election

SMW Kodithuwakku- June 16, 2025

The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance has decided to support the candidate nominated by the Opposition parties for the post of the Mayor of the Colombo Municipal ... Read More