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Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, is affecting the island's weather, according to the Meteorology De... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo for May Day events

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented in and around the areas where May Day parades and rallies will be held on Wednesday (May 01), Sri Lanka Police announced. Meanwhile, ... Read More


No transparency in electric vehicle scheme for migrant workers; CoPF calls for full analysis

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Since there is no transparency in the scheme of providing fully electric vehicle licenses to Sri Lankans working abroad and it appears that there are many issues pertaining to t... Read More


Two women arrested at BIA for attempt to send teen to UK with fake documents

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Immigration and Emigration Department officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have apprehended two women over their alleged involvement in an ... Read More


Deadline for accepting donations to Gaza Children's Fund extended

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024. Or... Read More


Geologists assess landslide-prone area near Uma Oya Project in Karandagolla

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A team of senior geologists from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) engaged in a special observation of the reactivated landslide-prone area near the Uma Oya Pro... Read More


Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 04 to 05 May 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Issuin... Read More


Wijeyadasa's petition against enjoining order fixed for consideration

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Court of Appeals ordered a petition filed seeking to invalidate the recent order issued by the Colombo District Court preventing Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe from function... Read More


Two individuals sentenced to death over 2002 murder

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Two accused who were found guilty of attacking a person to death with a sharp weapon in the Gas Paha Junction area in Colombo around 22 years ago, have been sentenced to death b... Read More


Three dead, four hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Three individuals from the Pahala Karannagoda area of Warakagoda in Kalutara, have died due to a sudden illness after consuming illicit liquor. The victims are reported to be r... Read More