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Jagath Weerasinghe Appointed as New Media Spokesperson for Prisons Department

Srilanka, June 12 -- The Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe as the new Media Spokesperson for the Department of Prisons. This appointment comes in th... Read More


Acting Ministers Appointed

Srilanka, June 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Acting Ministers for four Ministries in view of his departure from the country on an official visit to Federal Republic of Germany... Read More


Wimalasurendra Reservoir Begins Spill Release After Heavy Rainfall

Srilanka, June 11 -- Due to heavy rainfall that began last night (10) in the Norton Bridge-Wimalasurendra catchment areas, the Wimalasurendra Reservoir began releasing excess water through its spill g... Read More


Colombo-Bound Bus Involved in Major Crash at Orugodawatte

Srilanka, June 11 -- A passenger bus travelling from Monaragala to Colombo was involved in a major accident in the Orugodawatte area earlier today. According to reports, 15 people have been injured, ... Read More


Cabinet Makes Key Decision on SLBC and SLRC

Srilanka, June 11 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to continue operating the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) and the Sri Lanka Rupava... Read More


Electricity Tariffs to Rise by 15% from Tomorrow

Srilanka, June 11 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a 15% increase in electricity tariffs, effective from June 12, covering the second half of 2025. The decision ... Read More


Cabinet Approves Resumption of Land Acquisition for Central Expressway Phase Four

Srilanka, June 11 -- The Cabinet has approved the resumption of land acquisition activities for Phase IV of the Central Expressway Project (Kurunegala to Dambulla), which had previously been suspended... Read More


Police Provide 24/7 Security to Chabad Centers

Srilanka, June 11 -- The Sri Lanka Police have issued a statement clarifying the security measures in place for Chabad centers operating in the country, which serve Israeli nationals by offering space... Read More


JVP Delegation Explores Rural Development and Sustainability Models in China

Srilanka, June 11 -- A Sri Lankan delegation led by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva visited Wuxu Village in China's Daxing District as part of an official tour organized... Read More


Anuradhapura Prison Superintendent further remanded

Srilanka, June 11 -- Anuradhapura Prison Superintendent Mohan Karunaratne has been remanded until June 13 after being produced before the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court today (11). He was arrested b... Read More