Deduru Oya flood warning for nine areas as eight spill gates open
The Irrigation Department has warned of possible flooding in nine divisions after eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir were opened on Thursday.
Hayleys tops LMD 100 again; John Keells jumps to second
Hayleys kept first place in the LMD 100 for a third year, and John Keells rose from fifth to second as listed…
CAA raids begin after Rs. 13 wheat flour price rise
The Consumer Affairs Authority has started islandwide raids after wheat flour prices rose by Rs. 13 without notice to the authority.
Bar Association challenges new terrorism Bill in Supreme Court
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has asked the Supreme Court to rule on the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill…
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Heavy rain opens reservoir spill gates, landslide cuts rail line
Spill gates were opened at the Upper Kotmale and Deduru Oya reservoirs on Wednesday as a low-pressure area brought heavy rain to…
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ADB approves $100 million for Sri Lanka’s poor and elderly
The Asian Development Bank has approved $100 million to expand social protection, livelihoods and eldercare for poor households in Sri Lanka.
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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.