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Arkia Airlines commences weekly flights to Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Arkia Airlines of Israel has announced that it will commence direct flights between Colombo and Tel Aviv starting today (24). These flights, which will operate once a week, are... Read More


Arkia Airlines launches direct flights to Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Arkia Airlines of Israel has announced that it will commence direct flights between Colombo and Tel Aviv starting today (24). These flights, which will operate once a week, are... Read More


Central bank keeps policy rate at 7.75%

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to keep its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 7.75%. The decision was made to help guide inflation... Read More


Electricity unions to decide on further action today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Electricity trade unions are set to decide today (24) whether to launch a full-scale strike as the third phase of their industrial action. The unions have been protesting again... Read More


Fairly heavy expected in several parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology states that intermittent rain is expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nu... Read More


CEB employees can leave with compensation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees who do not wish to join the four state-owned companies formed under the restructu... Read More


Poison suspected in Tangalle triple death mystery

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The judicial medical officers (JMOs) investigating the three mysterious deaths in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle believe the victims' bodies may contain poison. As a result, ... Read More


Two injured as car hits train in Waskawaduwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Two individuals were injured after their car was hit by a train at the Kongas Junction railway crossing in Waskaduwa, Kalutara. The two were trapped inside the car following th... Read More


Schoolgirl passes away in road collision

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A schoolgirl passed away today (23) after a gas transport truck collided with a motorcycle on the Pasyala-Giriulla road. The girl, a 17-year-old from Navagamuwa, Nittambuwa, wa... Read More


Sri Lanka is a unique location for international business programs, says PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that Sri Lanka is a unique location for international business programs and that the "SL MICE EXPO 2025" is a great opportunity to bri... Read More