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NPP MP accused of assault following cannabis raid

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- A police officer is currently hospitalised following a violent confrontation with Shantha Pathma Kumara, a Ratnapura District MP representing the National People's Power (NPP). ... Read More


36 reservoirs still spilling

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- The Department of Irrigation has confirmed that 36 out of the 73 major reservoirs in Sri Lanka are currently spilling over. In addition to these large-scale tanks, approximately... Read More


Railway ticket refund facility to be expanded

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- The government is expanding the Ticket Refund facility which is currently limited to Colombo Fort and Maradana, to several major up-country stations starting 25 December. From C... Read More


Sri Lanka's mining and renewable energy sectors: a billion-dollar frontier

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal economic crossroads, with the mining and renewable energy sectors identified as engines capable of driving future growth and attracting vital foreig... Read More


NBRI investigates soil instability above Mahamaya Girls' College

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has launched an urgent investigation into the stability of the slopes along Rajapihilla Mawatha to determine if the structural int... Read More


Colombo Port authorities rush to clear massive container backlog

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilaka, has announced urgent measures to clear a massive backlog of approximately 8,000 containers currently awaiting clearance... Read More


89 tanks spilling across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Irrigation says that 89 reservoirs under its management are continuing to overflow due to the prevailing rainy weather. Director of the Hydrology and Disaster ... Read More


Galle tutor granted bail in brutal assault case

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Galle Additional Magistrate yesterday (19) ordered a tuition class teacher who was arrested and produced before the court over an assault and injury of a schoolgirl by beatin... Read More


Oruthotawella bridge swept away by Kotmale Reservoir water

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Oruthotawella suspension bridge has been completely destroyed due to the release of water from the Lower Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir following the impact of Cyclone ... Read More


Landslide early warnings extended.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Due to heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the island, the National Building Research Institute has decided to extend the landslide early warnings issued for five districts... Read More