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12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Homagama tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 02) tomorrow (07). Accordingly, a 12-hour water c... Read More


Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishna visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive on a two-day office visit to Sri Lanka. During the visit, the Indian Vice President is scheduled to hold ... Read More


Minister Sunil Handunneththi holds discussions with IMF representatives

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A special meeting was held today (06) between Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (... Read More


Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts after 2... Read More


Top EU official says any targeting of energy sites would be "illegal" after Trump threat

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- European Council President António Costa warned Monday that the targeting of energy facilities would be "illegal and unacceptable" after US President Donald Trump threatened... Read More


Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks - Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The banking system bears a significant cost in providing cash transaction services through ATM machines, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasi... Read More


Laugfs gas shipment arrives at Hambantota

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A vessel carrying 7,000 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country, according to LAUGFS Gas PLC. LAUGFS Gas PLC said it successfully received an LPG shipment of 7,000 metric... Read More


Special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to state sector cancelled from Apr. 8

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essent... Read More


Energy conservation program introduced in schools

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has introduced the "Surakimu Lanka" school energy conservation programme aimed at building a culture of energ... Read More


OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, a modest rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise pr... Read More