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Beira Lake opens for sea plane landings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Government aims to stimulate the tourism industry by enhancing domestic air services, offering support and facilities to companies willing to start new operations to regional ... Read More


NSB gives Rs. 6 Bn profit dividend to Treasury

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The National Savings Bank (NSB) has approved a dividend of Rs.6 Billion to the Treasury, its sole shareholder. NSB has reported exceptional results, with Profit Before Tax (PBT) o... Read More


Steps to end dark rule will not be reversed - President

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- President presents Sannas Pathra to Asgiri Chapter Anunayake Maha Sangha has been entrusted with responsibility in healing society President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised th... Read More


SL reforms programme on target - IMF

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Mission here for Fifth EFF Review The International Monetary Fund yesterday said that Sri Lanka's comprehensive reform programme has continued to achieve impressive progress, impr... Read More


Rainfall above 100mm expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy rain,... Read More


Farmer Killed in Fire He Had Set to Burn Paddy Straw

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- A farmer in the Warahena area of Hingurakgoda died yesterday afternoon (03) after a fire broke out in his paddy field. The 30-year-old from Bogas Junction had been burning paddy ... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa Returns Bulletproof Vehicle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The bulletproof vehicle allocated for the protection of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been officially handed back to the government, his Media Spokesperson, Attorney-at-L... Read More


Severe Thunderstorms, Strong Winds and Lightning Expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy rain, ... Read More


PUCSL to Announce Decision on Proposed Electricity Tariff Hike by Mid-October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will issue its decision on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) regarding a revi... Read More


Brother-in-law of 'Backhoe Saman' arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The brother-in-law of notorious underworld figure "Backhoe Saman" has been arrested in Biyagama, believed to have coordinated drug trafficking and contract killings on behalf of t... Read More