NBRI issues Amber landslide warning for Kolonna in Ratnapura
The National Building Research Institute has issued a Level 2 Amber landslide warning for Kolonna and a Level 1 Yellow warning for…
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Shop and company fined Rs. 240,000 over uncertified bottles
A Bandarawela shop and a Nittambuwa company were fined Rs. 240,000 in total for plastic bottles lacking the required SLS certification mark.
Protesters in Colombo demand withdrawal of anti-terror Bill
Protesters outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Tuesday demanded the withdrawal of the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act.
Three arrested with firearms and explosives in Deduru Oya raid
Wayamba wildlife officers arrested three suspects and seized a shotgun, pressure guns and explosive baits on private land in the Deduru Oya…
Police to record Gammanpila statement on Gnanasara Thera robe claim
Police will record a statement from Udaya Gammanpila over his allegation that Ven. Galaboda Aththe Gnanasara Thera was disrobed at Welikada Prison,…
COPF questions monitoring of Port City visa holders
Parliament's finance committee raised concerns over oversight after officials said more than 14,300 visas have been issued for the Port City project.
Fire hits about 25 houses in Grandpass
A fire in the Mahawatta area of Grandpass, Colombo, has affected about 25 houses, and six fire engines are at the scene,…
PM orders Colombo canals and drains cleaned within two weeks
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has told officials to finish cleaning Colombo's canals and drains within two weeks ahead of expected heavier rain.
Cabinet approves Rs. 5.43 billion pandemic preparedness project
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 5.43 billion project to strengthen Sri Lanka's response to pandemics and other public health emergencies.
Japan to give Rs. 4.56 billion for Wattala flood pumping station
Japan will provide a Rs. 4.56 billion grant to upgrade a Kelani River Basin pumping station and cut flood risk in Wattala…