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CEA urges devotees to minimize plastic waste during Kandy Esala Perahera

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has requested all devotees attending the Kandy Esala Perahera to properly dispose of waste and avoid bringing plastic items into the ci... Read More


Over 500 legal cases filed against foreign employment fraudsters in past 7 months: SLBFE

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced that 567 court cases have been filed over the past seven months against individuals and unlicensed agencies involved... Read More


No fuel price revision for August: CPC

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision in fuel prices for the month of August, as per the prevailing fuel pricing formula. The decision... Read More


Digital ID to launch by April 2026 with strong privacy safeguards

Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Digital Economy Ministry said that a National Digital Identity (Digital ID) system will be launched by April 2026, with strong emphasis on data privacy and citizen protectio... Read More


Rear seat belts mandatory on expressways from tomorrow

Bangladesh, July 31 -- Wearing seat belts in the rear seats of all light vehicles travelling on expressways will be mandatory from tomorrow (August 1), the Ministry of Transport and Highways said. Th... Read More


Showers expected today in several provinces after 1 p.m

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre announced that showers are expected today (31) at several locations in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva, a... Read More


Drone operations suspended during Kandy Esala Perahera

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced a temporary suspension of all drone operations over the procession route during the Kandy Esala Perahera, which wi... Read More


Train drivers to begin 48-hour strike tonight

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union (LOEU) today announced that it will go ahead with its planned 48-hour strike starting tonight, citing unresolved concerns over malfuncti... Read More


Southern Delta Aquarii meteor shower tonight

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Skygazers will be treated to a spectacular celestial display tonight as the Southern Delta Aquarii meteor shower reaches its peak, Astronomy and Engineering Lecturer Gihan Weeras... Read More


No O/L results needed for A/L vocational admission: Ministry

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Applications are currently being invited for admission to Grade 12 in the Advanced Level Vocational stream for the 2025/2026 academic year. The results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Lev... Read More