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Met Department forecasts surge in rainfall across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- A significant increase in rainfall is expected across the country over the next few days, according to Malith Fernando, a meteorologist attached to the Department of Meteorology. ... Read More


Underworld kingpin 'Batuwatte Chamara' brough back to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Manoj Suranga, also known as "Batuwatte Chamara", who was arrested in Azerbaijan recently, has been brought back to Sri Lanka this ... Read More


Expert committee appointed to draft National Policy on Medical Education

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has appointed a special expert committee to draft a national policy on medical education in the country. The ... Read More


Sri Lanka President extends congratulations to Vijay on appointment as TN Chief Minister

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended its congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay following his swearing-in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, highlighting the deep-rooted hist... Read More


Corpse found floating near Colombo Port sparks police inquiry

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- An investigation has been launched by the Sri Lanka Police following reports of a body found in the sea off the coast near the Port of Colombo. According to police, the identity ... Read More


Former India CJ says independent Bar essential to protect constitutional democracy in Sri Lanka address

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that an independent Bar plays a vital role in protecting constitutional democracy and citizens' rights, stressing that lawyers must... Read More


Heavy rainfall floods sections of Wellawaya-Colombo main road, disrupting traffic

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Several areas along the Wellawaya-Colombo main road have been inundated following heavy rainfall experienced in Wellawaya and surrounding areas tonight (10). The Gangaramaya Temp... Read More


Spill gates opened in 9 major reservoirs amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Due to the prevailing rainfall, nine major reservoirs and five medium-scale reservoirs operated by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling, the department announced. ... Read More


"There's work to be done" in Iran, Israel PM Netanyahu says

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is "work to be done" in Iran as he acknowledged that Tehran retains many of the capabilities it had at the start of the war. I... Read More


Use petrol, diesel carefully: Indian PM Modi

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the need of the hour is to use petro products with restraint in the wake of the West Asia crisis. Speaking at an event dur... Read More