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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that a 16-hour water cut will be imposed to several areas in Colombo today… The post 16-hour water cut in Colombo today appeared first on DailyNews.

In a major relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 20 fishermen from Rameswaram were released, while two boatmen and a… The post Three Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka sentenced to prison appeared first on DailyNews.

To repay US$ 36 billion foreign debt : Two renowned agencies to assist creditors: The government has formulated a three-pronged concessional debt… The post Three-pronged debt restructuring package proposed appeared first on DailyNews.

In a significant diplomatic encounter, Israel’s Transport and Road Safety Minister, Brig. Gen. Miri Regev met President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The meeting delved… The post Israeli Minister meets President, discusses hostages, Gaza conflict…

A fine of Rs.15 million has been charged by the Maritime Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) due to the illegal careless discharge of… The post MT Global Crest fined Rs. 15 Mn for careless oil discharge appeared first on DailyNews.

The National Physical Planning Department has designated 11 temples of significant archaeological, historical, and sacred importance as Sacred Sites in the Government… The post Eleven historical shrines designated as Sacred Sites appeared…

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said that a forensic audit conducted by KPMG has identified several major irregularities in the sales… The post Major irregularities at Petroleum Storage Terminals – Minister appeared first on…

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr. Tanaka Akihito described Sri Lanka as a centre of gravity of global economic development and… The post Sri Lanka, a centre of gravity for economic growth – JICA President appeared…

It is reported that the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital (CNH), Dr. Rukshan Bellana, was forcibly detained in his office… The post CNH Deputy Director detained in office appeared first on DailyNews.

The construction of the second terminal of Katunayake Airport, which started in 2020 at a cost of Rs. 145 billion under the… The post ‘JICA’ support to resume BIA’s second terminal construction appeared first on DailyNews.