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Prime Minister Amarasuriya highlights unity and hope in Deepavali message

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has issued a Deepavali message, emphasising that the festival's meaning of light overcoming darkness is particularly relevant this year as S... Read More


Flood warning issued for Deduru Oya valley

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A flood warning has been issued by the Irrigation Department for various low-lying areas within the Deduru Oya valley following significant rainfall in the catchment regions. Th... Read More


Central Bank Governor Dr.Nandalal Weerasinghe achieves 'A Grade' in Global Finance Awards

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has received the prestigious 'A Grade' in the Global Finance magazine's 2025 World's Best Central Bank Go... Read More


Valvettithurai massacre survivors seek USD15 million in compensation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Survivors and families of those affected by the 1989 Valvettithurai massacre have lodged an official claim with the Sri Lankan Office for Reparations, demanding USD15 million (ap... Read More


Restoration of Upcountry train services further delayed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Department has warned of potential extended delays in restoring train services on the upcountry line, a day after an Intercity Express travelling from Kandy... Read More


Two seriously hurt in road incident in Thalawakele

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Two young men have sustained serious injuries after being hit by a speeding lorry in the centre of Thalawakele town in Sri Lanka's Central Province early on Monday morning (20) ... Read More


Sri Lanka boosts organic farming for export market

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka is intensifying its efforts to promote the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables specifically for export, responding to forthcoming European Union sustainability... Read More


IGP urges Police officers to rightfully uphold law

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, has urged all police officers to use their legal authority to serve the public and uphold the rule of law, warning them again... Read More


Government to install thermal imaging cameras on trains

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The government has decided to implement a programme to install a new technical camera system on trains to prevent elephant collisions. This programme involves installing thermal... Read More


Army multi-specialty medical clinic for war heroes tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- All arrangements have been finalised to hold the eighth phase of the special multi-disciplinary medical clinic dedicated to the welfare of war heroes in Puttalam. clinic details... Read More