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ADB backs future water supply projects in Sri Lanka
Government officials held talks with the Asian Development Bank on the future water supply projects in Sri Lanka.
The discussion focused on the upcoming water...
Cabinet decides to sell sugar Rs. 275 per kg within next...
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando yesterday said that the government will be acquiring the sugar stocks previously imported at a levy of 25 cents per...
Victoria opens two sluice gates due to heavy rains
With the increasing rains, two sluice gates of the Victoria Reservoir opened automatically last night, the reservoir engineer's office said.
They said since the water...
Above 75 mm rains today too
Heavy showers above 75 mm will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 1.00 p.m, including in the Central, Sabaragamuwa,...
HRCSL recommends consolidating Gender Bills, strengthening Women’s Commission
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has made recommendations to the government on the National Women's Commission Bill, the Gender Equality Bill,...
Majority of Constitutional Council members decline to approve IGP extension
The government has failed to make a permanent appointment since March this year because of differences between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Public Security Minister...
First in the Island at Grade 5 Scholarship Exam
A student of Anuradhapura St. Joseph’s College Gampalage Nawanga Hansa Raja Fonseka has scored a triumph by being first in the Island at the...
Dr. Palitha Mahipala to be new Health Secretary
As the service period of Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta ends today due to his retirement, Dr. Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala is tipped to...
Vietnam to share its innovative investment attraction expertise with Sri Lanka
Vietnam will provide its expertise on foreign investment promotion and attraction to Sri Lanka to draft the proposed new Investment Bill. This was stated...
Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre today issued an advisory for Rough Sea and Strong Winds.
According to the advisory, “The cyclonic storm “Midhili” over...