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Plans are underway to establish a new Police unit called ‘City Traffic Police’ to enhance coordination and capability of traffic control efforts… The post ‘City Traffic Police’ to expand beyond Colombo appeared first on DailyNews.

Due to the prevailing extreme dry weather, 6.5 million litres of water evaporates daily from the Victoria Reservoir alone, the engineer in… The post Hot, dry weather a drain on Victoria Reservoir appeared first on DailyNews.

The El Nino phenomenon is the main cause of the dry weather conditions occurring nationwide, Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake said… The post El Nino will last until April – Met Chief appeared first on DailyNews.

The State Astrologers’ Committee has refuted claims of faulty auspicious times during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and justified the declaration… The post State Astrologers refute claims of faulty Avurudu auspicious times appeared first…

The co-convener of the Alliance of Health Trade Unions, Chanaka Dharmawickrama, said that the strike that was scheduled to be held today… The post Health TUs suspend strike on Ministry’s promise to consider demands appeared first on…

President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened with two innovative young farmers who are utilising cutting-edge agricultural technology as part of the Agriculture Modernisation Project,… The post President engages with innovative farmers leading…

A ceremony was held at the Lake House premises yesterday to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of Thinakaran, the Tamil language daily published… The post Thinakaran celebrates 92nd anniversary appeared first on DailyNews.

Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana made a special observation of the section from Pothuhera to Rambukkana which is… The post Minister Dr. Gunawardhana requests all to complete construction to planned…

On an initiative by former provincial councilor Nauzer Fowzie, Dubai-based Saeeda Foundation laid the foundation for a four-storied building housing 16 classrooms,… The post Saeeda Foundation – Dubai, donates Rs. 100 Mn for new School…

The United Kingdom (UK) has pledged to extend its professional assistance for the implementation of Sri Lanka’s plans to reform its Justice… The post The UK pledges professional assistance for SL’s Legal Reforms appeared first on DailyNews.