Rs. 15 billion Kolonnawa flood project revived with Cabinet nod
The Cabinet has approved a three-year, Rs. 15.07 billion plan to complete the stalled Kolonnawa stormwater drainage project.
Hackers hold SriLankan Airlines systems, MP tells Parliament
MP Dayasiri Jayasekara told Parliament hackers demanded USD 50,000 in cryptocurrency after breaching SriLankan Airlines' systems in June.
Imported car and three-wheeler tyres face mandatory SLS tests
Cabinet has approved regulations making SLS testing mandatory for imported passenger car and three-wheeler tyres, now headed to Parliament.
Namal Rajapaksa alleges Minister supplied guns used on elephants
Wildlife chief says Sri Lanka's elephant density is about 10 times India's, as Namal Rajapaksa alleges in Parliament that the Environment Minister…
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Amber rain advisory, landslide warnings for five districts
The Met Department has issued an Amber advisory for over 100 mm of rain, and the NBRI has warned of landslides in…
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Cabinet clears Public-Private Partnership Bill for gazetting
The Cabinet has approved gazetting the Public-Private Partnership Bill, which would create a National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships, before it goes to…
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Chaminda Vaas to join Delhi Capitals as fast bowling coach
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas is set to become Delhi Capitals' fast bowling coach as the IPL franchise rebuilds its…
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Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis without telling Dhaka
Bangladesh has asked Saudi Arabia to explain the Mecca executions of two of its nationals, saying its officials were not told beforehand.