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19-hour water cut in several areas today

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announces a 19-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. today (16) to 3:00 a.m. tomorrow (17) due to urgent maintenance work at the Attanagalla,... और पढ़ें


Rain, strong winds expected across island today

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasted rain and occasional strong winds today (16) across the island. Accordingly, the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces, as we... और पढ़ें


Protect Union marks Domestic Workers' Day with call for reforms

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- International Domestic Workers' Day, which advocates for the rights of millions of domestic workers worldwide, is being observed today (16), marking 15 years since the Internatio... और पढ़ें


Former President Gotabaya seeks order preventing his arrest under PTA

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa filed a petition in the Court of Appeal requesting an order to prevent his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in connection with the... और पढ़ें


UNDP and Central Bank seal second phase of financial literacy partnership

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The second phase of a continuous partnership to advance financial literacy under the National Financial Literacy Roadmap 2024-2028 was formalized today. The United Nations Develo... और पढ़ें


Outgoing Bangladesh High Commissioner and Belgian Ambassador meet Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The outgoing High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, Tareq Md Ariful Islam, met Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya as he concludes his tenure. The meeting took place yes... और पढ़ें


Court challenges Yoshitha's money laundering conspiracy charge

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Court of Appeal to attend the hearing of a petition requesting a ruling that the charge of "consp... और पढ़ें


Government MPs threaten to remove Harsha from COPF chair, Ajith P. Perera says

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- A majority of government MPs threatened to remove Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman Harsha de Silva from his post if video footage related to investigations into hacker... और पढ़ें


Cabinet approves programme to rebuild religious sites affected by Ditwah

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Cabinet approval was granted for the programme to rebuild holy places affected by the "Ditwah" disaster situation. It is reported that 758 Buddhist temples, 272 Hindu religious ... और पढ़ें


Long-term plan essential to mitigate dengue epidemic, Prime Minister says

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- A long-term programme, not limited only to a dengue prevention week, is essential to mitigate the dengue epidemic, and the dengue challenge must be overcome collectively just as ... और पढ़ें