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The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has suspended the transportation of minerals during school hours, citing road safety concerns. DirectorContinue Reading The post Mineral-carrying trucks barred from roads during peak school hours…
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The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is likely to rise toContinue Reading The post 07 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 8 districts appeared first on Newswire.
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Four people, including a youth, were killed in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (6) in the police divisions ofContinue Reading The post Four killed in separate road accidents across the country appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lankan police will launch a nationwide crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and unsafe driving practices from September 8, DeputyContinue Reading The post Police to strictly enforce several vehicle laws from September 8 appeared…
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Construction work on Phase 5 of the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) at the Colombo Port has begun, marking a significantContinue Reading The post Colombo Port begins construction of Jaya Container Terminal Phase 5 appeared first on Newswire.
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A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight (7) and early tomorrow morning (8), creating a rareContinue Reading The post Rare “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse tonight appeared first on Newswire.
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath left for Geneva this morning (7) to participate in the 60th session of the United NationsContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister departs for 60th UNHRC session in Geneva appeared first on Newswire.
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Another stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), was discovered this morning (07)Continue Reading The post Chemicals suspected for ICE production seized in Tangalle appeared first on…
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Afghanistan will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 International Tri-Nation Series to be hosted in Pakistan from Nov.Continue Reading The post Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan set for T20 tri-nation series in November appeared first…
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Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven by strong inflows throughout the year, theContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances hit US$5 billion in 2025 appeared first on…
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