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Sri Lanka launches GIS-based rubber land mapping program

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Rubber Development Department and the Survey Department of Sri Lanka have jointly initiated a rubber land mapping program utilizing innovative Geographic Information System (... Read More


30-hour water cut in several areas of Galle District

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 30-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas of the Galle District tomorrow (20). Issuing a s... Read More


New curricula for Grades 1 and 6 to be released soon - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that the new curricula for Grades 1 and 6, under the upcoming education reforms, will be released soon. Secretary to the Ministry Nalaka ... Read More


PM Harini returns after concluding visit to India

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka after completing an official diplomatic visit to India. The Prime Minister arrived at the Bandaranaike Internatio... Read More


Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy to start five-year prison sentence on Tuesday

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, set to start a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of attempting to raise campaign funds from Libya in 2007, said ... Read More


Two night mail trains cancelled due to derailment near Ihalakotte

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Two night mail trains scheduled to operate today (19) have been cancelled, Sri Lanka Railways has announced. The cancellation has been attributed to a train derailment near the ... Read More


Re-scrutinized results of 2025 Scholarship Exam released

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The re-scrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. The results can be obtained by en... Read More


Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladeshi traders on Sunday (Oct 19) assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the governmen... Read More


RDA to install 50 km of safety fences on high-risk mountain roads

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) will install safety barriers along hazardous embankments in three mountainous regions following a recent spike in road accidents, a senior of... Read More


Few showers expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. A few showers may occur in Southern province and... Read More