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Low pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal: Met Department warns

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A low pressure area is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around February 15, the Department of Meteorology warned today. The Department wants the public to be attentive ... Read More


Two arrested in Kandy for running fake Australia job visa scam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Two youths operating a fraudulent visa consultancy centre under the pretext of offering employment opportunities in Australia were arrested yesterday (12) by officers of the Spec... Read More


Committee on High Posts approves four Heads of Mission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Committee on High Posts of Parliament approved the nominations of four Heads of Mission. Accordingly, the Committee approved the nominations of Horana Mahawatte Gedara Saman... Read More


Month-long temporary ordination programme open at Theravada temple in Thailand

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- An opportunity has been announced for both men and women to receive temporary ordination for the entire month of Esala at a renowned Theravada Buddhist temple in Thailand, Venera... Read More


Keheliya Rambukwella's illicit assets case fixed for trial on April 27

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Bribery Commission's case filed against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and members of his family over allegations of illicitly accumulating assets was today fixe... Read More


Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Secretary to Ministry of Digital Economy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The letter of appointment was formally handed ... Read More


2.5% tax on imported vehicles to take effect from April 1

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Vehicle Importers' Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has announced that a 2.5% tax will be imposed on imported vehicles starting from April 1, 2026. VIASL spokesperson Arosha... Read More


First phase of 2026 school term ends today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The first phase of the first school term for 2026 concluded today (13), the Ministry of Education announced. The Ministry announced that all government and government-approved s... Read More


National ID confirmation letters issued at DRP offices this Saturday for O/L candidates

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Registration of Persons has announced that its Head Office and Provincial Offices in Galle, Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, and Nuwara Eliya will operate from... Read More


Johnston Fernando, sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons were among five suspects further remanded until February 20 by the Wattala Magistrate's Court following their arrest by the Fin... Read More