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WFP to continue partnering with SL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) met with Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, yesterday (24)... Read More


Revised tax framework targets US$ 6 Bn in investments

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Government has introduced a revised regulatory and tax framework for the Colombo Port City to bolster investor confidence while aligning with international standards. Accord... Read More


Heavy showers above 75 mm likely in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces, as well as in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (25), accordi... Read More


Underworld figure 'Bus Lalith', arrested in Dubai brought back to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Organized crime figure and drug trafficker Lalith Kannangara, alias 'Bus Lalith', who was arrested in Dubai in a joint operation involving the Criminal Investigation Department, ... Read More


Rs. 104.9 bn project approved to expand access roads to Central Expressway

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A Rs. 104.9 billion project to develop access roads connecting Sections I, III and IV of the Central Expressway has received Cabinet approval. The project will be implemented du... Read More


300,000 smart meters to be installed across Sri Lanka with Time-of-Use tariff system

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a project to install 300,000 smart electricity meters equipped with a Time-of-Use (TOU) tariff system as an initial step towards modernizing... Read More


Showers, Strong Winds Forecast for Several Provinces

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers at times across the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces, along with the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara dis... Read More


Trincomalee, Anuradhapura hospitals set to receive cardiac care facilities worth Rs. 5 bn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to award contracts for the construction of a new Cardiology Unit at the Trincomalee District General Hospital and a new Cardiology and Cardiotho... Read More


Drug trafficker steals items worth over Rs. 5 Mn during house-break-ins

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A series of thefts of several items worth more than Rs. 5 million, during house break-ins, have been uncovered during questioning of a suspect arrested by the Malwathuhiripitiya ... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 1000 kg of cannabis

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A 30-year-old resident from the Hambegamuwa area was arrested with a stock of dry cannabis valued at over 70 million rupees. . The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Striking Force ... Read More