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Tourist arrivals in June top 40,000

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- A total of 43,962 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in June, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the S... Read More


Who will be the next Colombo Mayor? Decision tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- The newly elected Colombo Municipal Council, following the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election on May 6, is scheduled to convene for its inaugural sitting tomorrow (16)... Read More


Amber weather warning for heavy rains issued for parts of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- An Amber weather warning has been issued for heavy rains in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. The... Read More


Burnt body of police officer found inside three-wheeler in Negombo

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- A charred body, identified as that of a police officer, was discovered inside a three-wheeler on the Kochchikade Kammal Thotupola seashore in Negombo this morning (14), police sa... Read More


Severe drug shortages in hospitals, including cancer medications - GMOA

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has reported a shortage of several essential medicines, including painkillers, antibiotics, and medications for high blood pre... Read More


One access road to Sripada closed for 10 days - RDA

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that the road from Norton Bridge to Sripada via Ginigathhena and Diyagala will be closed for a period of 10 days due to urgent ... Read More


378 acting sub-postmasters to receive permanent appointments

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- A total of 378 Acting Sub-Postmasters are scheduled to be granted permanent appointments tomorrow (15), under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda ... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for several areas in 7 districts

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. ... Read More


Emergency contact details announced for Sri Lankans in IsraelandIran

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has announced that the Government of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the evolving military situation between Israel and Ira... Read More


President Anura Kumara meets Sri Lankan community in Germany

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to Germany, met with members of the Sri Lankan community residing in the country last afternoon (13). A large ... Read More