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Mahaweli River water levels rise; Kandy areas warned of possible floods

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Authorities have warned residents in several areas of Kandy District to remain alert over the possibility of flooding as water levels in the Mahaweli River continue to rise. Ac... Read More


Born after 2010; No tobacco for life?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A proposal to create Sri Lanka's first Tobacco-Free Generation could prevent everyone born from 2010 onwards from ever legally purchasing tobacco, as health advocates warn of th... Read More


Pilots carry Air Lanka legacy into next generation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The legacy of Sri Lanka's National Carrier is being carried into a new generation of pilots, with two SriLankan Airlines flight crew members sharing their experiences at a speci... Read More


Govt. aims to increase Samurdhi loans to Rs.70 bn next year

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Government plans to increase the value of loans provided through the Samurdhi banking system from around Rs.60 billion last year to Rs.70 billion next year, Minister of Rura... Read More


Probe ordered into burning of Kumbuk trees on Wilpattu border

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- An immediate and impartial investigation has been ordered into the burning and destruction of Kumbuk trees in the Nelum Wewa area of Parana Eluwankulama in Vanathavilluwa, locat... Read More


Vehicle prices fall sharply, more drops expected

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A considerable drop in vehicle prices has been reported in the local market, with prices of small vehicles falling by at least Rs. 1 million, Vehicle Importers Association of La... Read More


Severe lightning advisory issued for Uva, Eastern Provinces and two districts

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning activity in several areas, valid until 11.30 p.m. today (18). According to the advis... Read More


48-hour railway strike begins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Sri Lanka's railway trade unions launched a 48-hour token strike at midnight yesterday (16), after talks with the Government failed to resolve their demand for the removal of Ra... Read More


New rabies law ends arbitrary killing of animals on suspicion, veterinarian says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Animals suspected of having rabies can no longer be arbitrarily killed or shot by police merely on suspicion under Sri Lanka's newly introduced legislation on rabies control and... Read More


Customs revenue surpasses Rs. 2 trillion

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the Rs. 2 trillion mark in revenue collection, recording a significant milestone in its annual revenue performance. Customs announced that the R... Read More