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More Sri Lankans expected to leave Israel in the coming days
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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