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NEW ANTI-TERRORISM ACT ESSENTIAL FOR SRI LANKA, SAYS JUSTICE MINISTER

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara stated that an Anti-Terrorism Act is essential to face global terrorist challenges. He made these remarks at the Ministry of Justice yesterd... Read More


HAYWIND TO DEVELOP SRI LANKA'S LARGEST PRIVATE WIND FARM IN MANNAR

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- HayWind, the wind power arm of Hayleys Fentons, is set to develop a 50-megawatt wind farm in Mannar, marking Sri Lanka's largest private investment in wind energy. This follows a... Read More


MONEY LAUNDERING CASE AGAINST YOSHITHA RAJAPAKSA AND DAISY FORREST ADJOURNED

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his relative Daisy Forrest, who are facing charges under the Prevention of Money Launderi... Read More


SEVERE WINDS CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES IN COLOMBO

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Severe winds that swept across Colombo and several other areas last night (29) accompanied by rain, have resulted in numerous fallen trees and property damage. Our correspondents... Read More


COLOMBO ROADS BLOCKED BY FALLEN TREES AMIDST HEAVY RAIN AND WINDS

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Heavy rain and strong winds that swept across Colombo last night (29) have caused significant traffic disruptions on several roads due to fallen trees and property damage. Police... Read More


HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED; POWER OUTAGES CONTINUE AMIDST BAD WEATHER

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Department of Meteorology forecast that heavy rains exceeding 100mm are likely in some areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, ... Read More


FORMER MINISTER PILLAYAN'S OFFICE UNDER INSPECTION

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The office premises of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as 'Pillayan', who is currently in remand custody, are reportedly undergoing a special inspe... Read More


FORMER LOTTERIES BOARD DIRECTOR REMANDED

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Former Lottories Board Director, Thusitha Halloluwa, has been remanded until June 2. He was arrested in connection with investigations into the misuse of state property. The ord... Read More


OVER 29,000 POWER OUTAGES REPORTED ACROSS THE ISLAND

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board reports that 29,015 power outages have been recorded nationwide due to ongoing severe weather conditions. Strong winds and fallen trees, particularly... Read More


IMPORTED BATCH OF COCONUT MILK SENT FOR CLEARANCE AND LAB TESTING

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The first batch of coconut milk, imported under a programme to source raw materials for industries, has been sent for clearance and laboratory testing. The Ministry of Plantation... Read More