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Police to enumerate drug addicts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler said that the Police will take steps to conduct a census to identify those addicted to drugs. The Police Spoke... Read More


Customs achieves 117% of revenue target by September 30

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sri Lanka Customs officials informed the Committee on Ways and Means that as of September 30, 2025, they had been able to achieve 117 percent of the expected revenue target. They... Read More


Evening showers expected in parts of the Island

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Northern provinces and in Trincomalee district after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prev... Read More


Tuition classes and seminars for A/L Exam banned from midnight

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage stated that the restriction will remain in effect until December 05, the final day of the examination. Accordin... Read More


Supermarket chain reports 50% reduction in polythene bag use following new regulation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Ministry of Trade reports that the use of polythene bags in Sri Lanka has significantly decreased following the implementation of the new regulation, which prevents stores fro... Read More


Businessman killed in Ambalangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- A businessman was shot dead in Ambalangoda this morning (04) in what police described as a targeted attack. According to police, an unidentified group arrived in a car around 10.... Read More


Over Rs. One Billion paid via GovPay Digital Platform

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Over one billion rupees have been transacted through 'GovPay', the digital payment system introduced to streamline government services in Sri Lanka. According to the Ministry of ... Read More


Wind power projects in Mannar suspended amid environmental concerns and lack of public consent

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The government has decided to suspend the implementation of new wind power projects planned for Mannar Island until the consent of local residents is obtained, following directive... Read More


Wage hike granted for workers, 'kasambahay' in Ilocos, W. Visayas

Manila, Nov. 3 -- Minimum wage earners in Ilocos Region (Region 1) and Western Visayas (Region 6) will receive wage increases this month, following the issuance of wage orders by their respective Regi... Read More


Freedom to move

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Freedom to move is one of the greatest freedoms a human being can enjoy. From the dawn of civilization, people began to move - from one place to another, from one community to the... Read More