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Low-pressure system likely in Bay of Bengal around February 15

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a special weather bulletin warning that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around 15th February. ... Read More


ADB reiterates strong commitment to Sri Lanka's development priorities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's development priorities during a courtesy call by the newly appointed ADB Country Di... Read More


Elephant rampage in Valaichchenai: Woman killed, three injured

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Tragedy struck Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa early this morning (13) when a 68-year-old woman was killed and three others were injured during a wild elephant rampage. The vic... Read More


Postal services modernized with new vehicle fleet and delivery upgrades

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Postal transport services across the country were expanded yesterday (12) with the introduction of a new fleet of delivery vehicles by the Department of Posts. The launch ceremo... Read More


Court sets date for Keheliya's illicit assets trial

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Colombo High Court has fixed the trial for the illicit assets case against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members for April 27. The case, filed b... Read More


Johnston and sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Wattala Magistrate's Court has ordered that former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and two other suspects remain in custody until February 20. The group, originall... Read More


First phase of first school term for 2026 ends today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Ministry of Education announced today (13) that the first phase of the 2026 school term has concluded, and all government and government-approved schools will observe a holid... Read More


Waruna Sri Dhanapala appointed Digital Economy Ministry Secretary

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The letter of appointment was formally handed over... Read More


Two youths arrested over fake Australian visa racket

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Officers from the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) raided a fraudulent visa consultancy in Kandy yesterday (12), arresting two 23-... Read More


Ministry of Justice calls for public feedback on Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act reforms

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has called on the public to provide feedback and proposals for reforms to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) of 1951, as ... Read More