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Heavy showers above 75mm expected in some areas today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at s... Read More


Further hearing of corruption case against Keheliya fixed for Dec. 9

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the further hearing of a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister... Read More


Sri Lanka to enact new Investment Security Act

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Plan Implementation and Economic Development to formula... Read More


President expresses solidarity with India after Delhi blast

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has sent a heartfelt message expressing solidarity with the people of India following the explosion in the Indian capital Delhi that killed at ... Read More


Petition on air pollution control in Jaffna to be heard in January

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- A petition requesting the Court of Appeal to order the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Jaffna Municipal Council to formulate a program aimed at reducing air polluti... Read More


Govt to purchase over 50 vehicles for Prisons Dept.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to purchase 40 buses, 10 vans, five bowsers and three tractors for the Department of Prisons. The decision has been taken in order ... Read More


Cabinet nod to establish several multi-modal transport hubs across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval in principle for the proposal to develop several multi-modal transport hubs on a priority basis. The initiative aims to improve the... Read More


Reduction in Govt spending could weaken Sri Lanka's growth potential - Fitch Ratings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Shortfalls in implementing planned investment spending could weaken Sri Lankan economy's growth potential, making longer-term fiscal consolidation more challenging, Fitch Ratings... Read More


Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 3 in U-11 Boys' World Table Tennis Rankings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka's Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 3 in the U-11 Boys' World Table Tennis Rankings. This is the highest ranking ever achieved by a Sri Lankan player at any age lev... Read More


Customs directed to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Customs today in court (11) agreed to release a batch of BYD vehicles, which had been held by Customs, against bank and company guarantees. The agreement was reached w... Read More