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Nilaveli coral centre to open as museum and research facility

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Coral Conservation Centre and Laboratory being established in Nilaveli is expected to be developed into a Coral Museum and Research Centre, providing opportunities for univer... Read More


Dengue cases surpass 94,000 as death toll reaches 72

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka has recorded 94,666 dengue cases and 72 deaths so far this year, according to the latest dengue surveillance data as of midnight on August 26. The data from the Nation... Read More


Nuwara Eliya lowest, Jaffna, Mannar, Polonnaruwa highest temperature today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Nuwara Eliya recorded Sri Lanka's lowest minimum temperature of 14.9C, while the highest minimum temperature of 27C was recorded in Jaffna, Mannar and Polonnaruwa, the Department... Read More


Namal calls for immediate action against online abuse networks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- SLPP National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called on the Government to take immediate action over reports of WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram networks alleged... Read More


13 motorcycles handed over to wildlife officers in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Thirteen motorcycles have been handed over to field officers of the Department of Wildlife Conservation in the Trincomalee District to strengthen wildlife protection efforts, cur... Read More


47 tortoises rescued from drought-hit pond in Kantale

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Wildlife officers have rescued 47 tortoises after they became trapped in a pond that had dried up amid severe drought conditions in the Kantale area. Acting on information recei... Read More


Sri Lanka's 74 major reservoirs hold 35% of total capacity

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Water storage across country's 74 major reservoirs has reached 1,182,385 acre-feet, equivalent to 35% of their combined gross capacity, according to the latest reservoir data. T... Read More


Railway Unions raise concerns over lack of special trains during school holidays

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- For the first time in history, no special trains have been scheduled during the current school holidays, while no discussions have been held on the work that needs to be carried ... Read More


Union urges railways to withdraw legal action against SLRSMU Chief Secretary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Joint Development Officers' Union has urged the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways to immediately withdraw the decision to initiate legal action against the Chief Secretar... Read More


Sea waves up to 3m possible along southern coast

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Meteorological Department has warned of a possibility of sea wave heights of around 2.0 to 3.0 metres in the sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara an... Read More