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Several Coast Guard ships remain inactive for years, Audit finds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- An audit report has revealed that several Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessels remain inactive for years, while others await costly repairs or disposal. The report, issued on June 9, 2... Read More


Birds to decide on Renewable Projects previously offered to Adani

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Ahead of fresh tenders to be called for the two renewable energy projects previously offered to India's Adani company, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) has sought to under... Read More


Sewwandi hid for three months in Matugama and Middeniya under female bodyguard protection

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Ishara Sewwandi, the suspect accused of disguising herself as a lawyer and supplying the revolver used in the courtroom assassination of underworld figure "Ganemulla Sanjeewa", h... Read More


Engineer abandoned Port Access Elevated Highway project to drag 2 more years

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Delays to the completion of the Port Access Elevated Highway (PAEH) which would link Colombo City Centre and Katunayake Expressway (CKE) via the port has faced further delays wit... Read More


Around 25,000 people disabled due to road accidents

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Nearly 25,000 people suffer severe, long-term injuries each year as a result of road accidents, health officials have pointed out. This was revealed ahead of the National Trauma... Read More


Courts allowed to work on holidays to clear pending court items by year-end

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has instructed all High Court judges and judicial officers that pending court production items must be cleared by December 31, 2025, as per ... Read More


Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that a National Action Plan is currently being prepared by the authorities for the mitigation of the human-elephant co... Read More


Man killed, daughter injured in Wennappuwa accident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- A tragic accident occurred this morning near Gorak Gas Handiya on the Wennappuwa New Road when a van carrying schoolchildren collided with a motorcycle, killing the motorcyclist.... Read More


Local gold prices soar amid global rise

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen sharply, following increases in the global market. For the first time in history, the price of a pound of 22-carat gold has reached Rs. ... Read More


BIA extendes check-in for departures

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) announced today that passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be allowed to chec... Read More