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Heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Meteorology Department states that atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, the general public is advised to take adequate precaution... Read More


NIE expands program to brief principals on new education reforms

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- In line with the new education reforms, the National Institute of Education (NIE) has commenced programs to brief principals of both national and provincial schools at the distric... Read More


Dy. Minister clarifies misleading reports on President's 2026 expenditure

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Reports circulating on social media claiming that the President's expenditure allocation for 2026 has been increased threefold has been clarified by the Minister of Labour and Dep... Read More


Heavy rainfall expected to continue in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Meteorology Department states that atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to... Read More


PUCSL to decide on CEB's proposed electricity tariff hike by Mid-October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will issue its decision on the Ceylon Electricity Board's (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs... Read More


Sri Lanka's post-crisis recovery strong, debt restructuring nearly complete - IMF

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka's economic reform program continues to make "impressive progress," with the country showing strong signs of recovery under the... Read More


Japan's Takaichi set to become country's first female PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Japan's ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head on Saturday, putting her on course to become the country's first female prime minister. The Li... Read More


Bulletproof vehicle provided for Mahinda Rajapaksa's security returned

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The bulletproof vehicle provided for the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been returned. Issuing a special statement, Mahinda Rajapaksa's media spokesperson, At... Read More


Two vendors fined for selling 'Keeri Samba' at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Two traders found guilty of selling Keeri Samba rice at inflated prices have each been fined Rs. 100,000, in orders issued by the Kalutara and Panadura Magistrate's Courts. Meanw... Read More


One killed, 5 injured as van crashes into tree in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A person was killed and five others injured in a fatal road accident that occurred in the Kithulkote area along the Thanamalwila-Wellawaya road this morning (October 3). Police s... Read More